N53 over Little Blue River
GoodThayer County, Nebraska · 3S Alexandria · Structure no. S053 00412
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 422 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N53 over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N53 over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2038. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 N53 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is N53 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does N53 over Little Blue River carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N53 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns N53 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.