US Bridges

2nd Street over Big Blue River

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · S Edge of Seward · Structure no. C008002920P

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd Street over Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationS Edge of Seward
RouteCounty Highway 0P29
Coordinates40.8994, -97.0944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2nd Street over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Big Blue River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Big Blue River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.