US Bridges

County Highway over Big Blue River

Good

York County, Nebraska · 1.5N 9.4W Benedict · Structure no. C009300405

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Big Blue River in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBig Blue River
Location1.5N 9.4W Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates41.0317, -97.785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Big 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Big Blue River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Big Blue River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.