US Bridges

23rd Ave over North Loup River

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · JCT US281/N22 2S 8.6W · Structure no. C004700605

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Ave over North Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd Ave over North Loup River in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Carries23rd Ave
CrossesNorth Loup River
LocationJCT US281/N22 2S 8.6W
RouteCounty Highway 2325
Coordinates41.3655, -98.6122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd Ave over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 23rd Ave over North Loup River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 23rd Ave over North Loup River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Ave over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.