US Bridges

River Road over N Fk Republican River

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · 2W Parks · Structure no. C002924410P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over N Fk Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over N Fk Republican River in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesN Fk Republican River
Location2W Parks
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates40.03289, -101.74994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 River Road over N Fk Republican River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over N Fk Republican 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 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over N Fk Republican River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over N Fk Republican River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over N Fk Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.