Township Road over South Loup River
PoorClosed to trafficCuster County, Nebraska · 5E 2.8N Oconto #572 · Structure no. C002107805P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 111 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over South Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over South Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over South Loup River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over South Loup River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road over South Loup River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over South Loup River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over South Loup River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.