US Bridges

County Highway over North Loup River

GoodPosted for load

Cherry County, Nebraska · 7E 4S of Brownlee · Structure no. C0E1606505

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over North Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over North Loup River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location7E 4S of Brownlee
RouteCounty Highway 0E65
Coordinates42.2282, -100.4786
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Highway over North Loup 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 North Loup River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over North Loup River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.