US Bridges

462nd RD over Middle Lou River

Poor

Custer County, Nebraska · 6N N70 Valley Cl · Structure no. C0E2131035

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

462nd RD over Middle Lou River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 462nd RD over Middle Lou River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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Carries462nd RD
CrossesMiddle Lou River
Location6N N70 Valley Cl
RouteCounty Highway 7425
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4804, -99.2123
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1998)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 462nd RD over Middle Lou River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 462nd RD over Middle Lou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 462nd RD over Middle Lou River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 462nd RD over Middle Lou River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 462nd RD over Middle Lou River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.