US Bridges

Alexander Ave over North Loup River

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · JCT N11/N92 5N · Structure no. C004721620

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
483 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Ave over North Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Ave over North Loup River in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2033. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesAlexander Ave
CrossesNorth Loup River
LocationJCT N11/N92 5N
RouteCounty Highway 2210
Coordinates41.2931, -98.5553
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic245 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 Alexander Ave over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander 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 Alexander Ave over North Loup River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Alexander Ave over North Loup River?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Ave over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.