County Highway over Niobrara River
PoorPosted for loadCherry County, Nebraska · 10S 1.75W of Kilgore · Structure no. C0E1601105P
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Niobrara River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Niobrara River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 109 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is County Highway over Niobrara River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Niobrara River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Niobrara River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.