County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River
FairPosted for loadYork County, Nebraska · 11S US34 Seward Cl · Structure no. C009304915
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.