US Bridges

County Highway over N Fk Republican River

Fair

Dundy County, Nebraska · 4.5W 1.2S Benkelman · Structure no. C002904705

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Fk Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over N Fk Republican River in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Fk Republican River
Location4.5W 1.2S Benkelman
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates40.0267, -101.6267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 County Highway over N Fk Republican River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N Fk Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Fk Republican River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over N Fk Republican River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Fk Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.