US Bridges

Township Road over South Loup River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1.5S 4E Callaway #529 · Structure no. C002124510

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over South Loup River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Township Road over South Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location1.5S 4E Callaway #529
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates41.2633, -99.835
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over South Loup River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 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 February 2022.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over South Loup River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.