County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River
PoorClosed to trafficSeward County, Nebraska · .2S of Beaver Crossing · Structure no. C008001115
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.
How much traffic does County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.