County Highway over Niobrara River
GoodCherry County, Nebraska · 8.5W 4S of Cody · Structure no. C001602205P
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Niobrara River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Niobrara River in Cherry 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 211.3 mi (340 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Highway over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Niobrara 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County Highway over Niobrara River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Niobrara River?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.