US Bridges

RD N over Little Blue River

GoodPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · Wjct US81/US136 .3W 2N · Structure no. C008502603

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD N over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD N over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRD N
CrossesLittle Blue River
LocationWjct US81/US136 .3W 2N
RouteCounty Highway 2640
Coordinates40.1763, -97.5965
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 RD N over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD N 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD N over Little Blue River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is RD N over Little Blue River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD N over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.