US Bridges

Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N70 3.7S 18.2W · Structure no. C002105605

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib is a steel culvert carrying Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesArnold River RD
CrossesSouth Loup River Trib
LocationJCT N2/N70 3.7S 18.2W
RouteCounty Highway 1650
Coordinates41.3499, -99.984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
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 Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Arnold River RD over South Loup River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.