US Bridges

N22 over North Loup River

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · Sjct N11/N22 .4E · Structure no. S022 01454

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N22 over North Loup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N22 over North Loup River in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2038. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN22
CrossesNorth Loup River
LocationSjct N11/N22 .4E
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.4662, -98.7205
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2018)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N22 over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N22 over North Loup 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N22 over North Loup River carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N22 over North Loup River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N22 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.