US Bridges

Genoa ST over South Loup River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .5E of Ravenna · Structure no. C001020415P

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genoa ST over South Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genoa ST over South Loup River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesGenoa ST
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location.5E of Ravenna
RouteCounty Highway 0P204
Coordinates41.0253, -98.8964
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Genoa ST over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genoa ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Genoa ST over South Loup River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Genoa ST over South Loup River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Genoa ST over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.