N97 over Niobrara River
GoodCherry County, Nebraska · 9SW Valentine · Structure no. S097 13367
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N97 over Niobrara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N97 over Niobrara River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 559.2 mi (900 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N97 over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is N97 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 N97 over Niobrara River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N97 over Niobrara River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N97 over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.