US Bridges

US183 over North Loup River

Fair

Loup County, Nebraska · 0N Taylor · Structure no. S183 12438

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over North Loup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over North Loup River in Loup County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location0N Taylor
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyLoup County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7768, -99.3799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2018)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US183 over North Loup River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over North 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over North Loup River carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US183 over North Loup River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.