County Highway over Little Blue River
GoodThayer County, Nebraska · 2.8W 5.2N Deshler · Structure no. C008500510
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 81 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Little 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little Blue River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Little Blue River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.