US Bridges

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River

GoodPosted for load

York County, Nebraska · 1.5W .5S Lushton · Structure no. C009300905

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location1.5W .5S Lushton
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates40.715, -97.7497
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is County Highway over W Fk 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 March 2023.

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

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.