N5 over Little Blue River
PoorPosted for loadThayer County, Nebraska · 5N Deshler · Structure no. S005 00446
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N5 over Little Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying N5 over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2038. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N5 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is N5 over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does N5 over Little Blue River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N5 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N5 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.