US Bridges

US83 over South Loup River

Good

Logan County, Nebraska · 1N Stapleton · Structure no. S083 11325

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over South Loup River is a concrete culvert carrying US83 over South Loup River in Logan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 422.5 mi (680 km).

CarriesUS83
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location1N Stapleton
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates41.4976, -100.5018
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2018)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed422.5 mi (680 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US83 over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 over South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US83 over South Loup River carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US83 over South Loup River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US83 over South Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.