US Bridges

N10 over Republican River

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 1S Franklin · Structure no. S010 00548

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N10 over Republican River in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2038. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesN10
CrossesRepublican River
Location1S Franklin
RouteState Highway 10
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0758, -98.9528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2018)
Projected traffic966 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N10 over Republican River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N10 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N10 over Republican River carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N10 over Republican River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.