N11 over Middle Loup River
FairHoward County, Nebraska · Sjct N11/N58 .5S · Structure no. S011 02748
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 683 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N11 over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N11 over Middle Loup River in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2038. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N11 over Middle Loup River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is N11 over Middle 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 N11 over Middle Loup River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N11 over Middle Loup River?
The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N11 over Middle Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.