US Bridges

N96 over North Loup River

Good

Garfield County, Nebraska · JCT N11/N91 .6W 1N · Structure no. S096 01843

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N96 over North Loup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N96 over North Loup River in Garfield County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2038. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesN96
CrossesNorth Loup River
LocationJCT N11/N91 .6W 1N
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates41.78499, -99.15726
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N96 over North Loup River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is N96 over North 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N96 over North Loup River carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N96 over North Loup River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N96 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.