County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River
PoorClosed to trafficSeward County, Nebraska · 2E 1S of Beaver Crossing · Structure no. C008001510
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2015
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 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 1935 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 90 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 0 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
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 2015.
How much traffic does County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.