US Bridges

Private RD over Middle Loup River

Good

Blaine County, Nebraska · 6.7E .3S Dunning · Structure no. C000503105P

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private RD over Middle Loup River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Private RD over Middle Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesPrivate RD
CrossesMiddle Loup River
Location6.7E .3S Dunning
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.8176, -99.971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Private RD over Middle Loup River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private RD over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Private RD over Middle Loup River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Private RD over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Private RD over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.