US26/US385 over North Plate River
FairMorrill County, Nebraska · Ncl Bridgeport · Structure no. S026 06190
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 606 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US26/US385 over North Plate River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US26/US385 over North Plate River in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2038. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US26/US385 over North Plate River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US26/US385 over North Plate 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US26/US385 over North Plate River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US26/US385 over North Plate River?
The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US26/US385 over North Plate River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.