US Bridges

RD 20-24 over North Loup River

Good

Blaine County, Nebraska · 11N 2E Halsey · Structure no. C000500505P

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 20-24 over North Loup River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RD 20-24 over North Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesRD 20-24
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location11N 2E Halsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0633, -100.2192
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 20-24 over North Loup River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 20-24 over North Loup 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RD 20-24 over North Loup River carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 20-24 over North Loup River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RD 20-24 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.