US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over North Loup River

Fair

Blaine County, Nebraska · 8E 1S of Brewster · Structure no. C000505905

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over North Loup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over North Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location8E 1S of Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 7416
Coordinates41.9238, -99.7058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2026
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 Pleasant Valley RD over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD 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 August 2022.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over North Loup River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.