US Bridges

W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 9W US281 Adams Cl · Structure no. C009100205

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesW Blue Valley RD
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location9W US281 Adams Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates40.3504, -98.6149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Blue Valley RD 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Blue Valley RD over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.