US Bridges

Jensen Ave over North Loup River

FairPosted for load

Blaine County, Nebraska · 13W 5.4N Brewster · Structure no. C000501505P

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen Ave over North Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jensen Ave over North Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

Location

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CarriesJensen Ave
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location13W 5.4N Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlaine County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.02, -100.1211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 Jensen Ave over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Jensen Ave over North Loup 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jensen Ave over North Loup River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jensen Ave over North Loup River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen Ave over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.