US Bridges

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

York County, Nebraska · 2.5E .8N Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009303105

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location2.5E .8N Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7574, -97.5395
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2039
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
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 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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 September 2023.

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

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

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

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.