US Bridges

Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · In Crete · Structure no. U062044305

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesTuxedo Road
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationIn Crete
RouteCity Street 443
Coordinates40.6282, -96.9711
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic217 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Tuxedo Road over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.