N61 over Niobrara River
GoodCherry County, Nebraska · 9S Merriman · Structure no. S061 21751
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N61 over Niobrara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N61 over Niobrara River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 267.2 mi (430 km).
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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 N61 over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is N61 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does N61 over Niobrara River carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N61 over Niobrara River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N61 over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.