Private RD over Middle Loup River
PoorPosted for loadBlaine County, Nebraska · 3N 5W Dunning · Structure no. C000500705
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Private RD over Middle Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private RD over Middle Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Private RD over Middle Loup River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Private RD 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Private RD over Middle Loup River carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Private RD over Middle Loup River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Private RD over Middle Loup River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.