US Bridges

County Roadway over North Loup River

FairPosted for load

Cherry County, Nebraska · 6.5W 2.7N of Brownlee · Structure no. C0E1603510P

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Roadway over North Loup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Roadway over North Loup River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 192.6 mi (310 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Roadway
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location6.5W 2.7N of Brownlee
RouteCounty Highway 0EP35
CountyCherry County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3334, -100.7624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed192.6 mi (310 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Roadway over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Roadway over North 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Roadway over North Loup River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Roadway over North Loup River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Roadway over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.