N2 over South Loup River
FairBuffalo County, Nebraska · 10W Hall/Buffalo CO Line · Structure no. S002 32814
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 403 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,235
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N2 over South Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2 over South Loup River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,367 by 2038. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N2 over South Loup River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is N2 over South 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 2023.
How much traffic does N2 over South Loup River carry?
About 3,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N2 over South Loup River?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N2 over South Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.