4th Street over Little Blue River
FairThayer County, Nebraska · Hebron 4th @ Park · Structure no. M1170C2505
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is 4th Street over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 4th Street over Little Blue River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over Little Blue River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.