US Bridges

526th RD over Missouri River Trib

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · .2S 2E of Niobrara · Structure no. C005403305P

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

526th RD over Missouri River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 526th RD over Missouri River Trib in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries526th RD
CrossesMissouri River Trib
Location.2S 2E of Niobrara
RouteCounty Highway 0P33
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.746, -97.987
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 526th RD over Missouri River Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 526th RD over Missouri River Trib 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does 526th RD over Missouri River Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 526th RD over Missouri River Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 526th RD over Missouri River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.