US Bridges

Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 0.7E 0.5N of Milford · Structure no. C008003805P

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesSunrise RD
CrossesBig Blue River Trib
Location0.7E 0.5N of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 0P38
Coordinates40.774, -97.033
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Sunrise RD over Big Blue River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.