US Bridges

North Loup RD over North Loup River

Good

Blaine County, Nebraska · .5S 2.4E Brewster · Structure no. C000502405

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Loup RD over North Loup River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Loup RD over North Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

CarriesNorth Loup RD
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location.5S 2.4E Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates41.9283, -99.815
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 North Loup RD over North Loup River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Loup RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Loup RD over North Loup River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Loup RD over North Loup River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Loup RD over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.