US Bridges

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River

FairPosted for load

York County, Nebraska · 9.5E 2N Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009304510

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
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 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location9.5E 2N Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7742, -97.4066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 12 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.