US Bridges

County Highway over South Loup River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 6W .5N of Pleasanton · Structure no. C001002110P

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over South Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over South Loup River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location6W .5N of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 0P21
Coordinates40.9783, -99.22
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 County Highway over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over South Loup River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Highway over South Loup River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.