County Highway over Niobrara River
FairCherry County, Nebraska · 8E 4.5S of Merriman · Structure no. C001605505P
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 329.3 mi (530 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County Highway over Niobrara River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Niobrara River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.