N97 over North Loup River
FairPosted for loadCherry County, Nebraska · 25N Mullen · Structure no. S097 09250
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N97 over North Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N97 over North Loup River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N97 over North Loup River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is N97 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does N97 over North Loup River carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N97 over North Loup River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N97 over North Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.