US Bridges

N10 over South Loup River Overflo

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1N Pleasanton · Structure no. S010 07570

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over South Loup River Overflo is a concrete continuous slab carrying N10 over South Loup River Overflo in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,455 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesSouth Loup River Overflo
Location1N Pleasanton
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.9687, -99.083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2018)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N10 over South Loup River Overflo built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N10 over South Loup River Overflo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N10 over South Loup River Overflo carry?

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N10 over South Loup River Overflo?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over South Loup River Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.