S16F National Frst over Niobrara River
FairCherry County, Nebraska · 9S Nenzel · Structure no. SS16F00917
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S16F National Frst over Niobrara River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S16F National Frst over Niobrara River in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 497.1 mi (800 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S16F National Frst over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is S16F National Frst over Niobrara 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 S16F National Frst over Niobrara River carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S16F National Frst over Niobrara River?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S16F National Frst over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.