US Bridges

Road 419 over South Loup River

GoodPosted for load

Custer County, Nebraska · 5W 5.2N of Callaway #517 · Structure no. C002122510

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 419 over South Loup River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 419 over South Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRoad 419
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location5W 5.2N of Callaway #517
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates41.3676, -100.0259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Road 419 over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Road 419 over South Loup 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road 419 over South Loup River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 419 over South Loup River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Road 419 over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.