Railrod ST over Middle Loup River
PoorPosted for loadBlaine County, Nebraska · .2 E of Halsey · Structure no. C000500115P
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railrod ST over Middle Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railrod ST over Middle Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2026. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railrod ST over Middle Loup River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railrod ST over Middle Loup 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 2024.
How much traffic does Railrod ST over Middle Loup River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Railrod ST over Middle Loup River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Railrod ST over Middle Loup River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.