US Bridges

Township Road over Middle Loup River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 7W of Sargent #115 · Structure no. C002157730

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Middle Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 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, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesMiddle Loup River
Location7W of Sargent #115
RouteCounty Highway 577
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6417, -99.52
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Middle Loup River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Middle 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 September 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.