US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1.7 KM West of Macy · Structure no. 00000000000A113

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesNorth Blackbird Creek
Location1.7 KM West of Macy
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
Coordinates42.11153, -96.37706
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic454 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over North Blackbird Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.