County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River
PoorYork County, Nebraska · 1S Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009304615
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 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 1927, so it is 98 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 4 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.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over W Fk Big 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 W Fk Big Blue River carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.