County Highway over Little Blue River
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Nebraska · .8S 3W Bladen · Structure no. C009100805
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little Blue River in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is County Highway 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little Blue River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Little Blue River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.