US Bridges

FAS 2525 over Loup River

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · Sjct N14/22 15W 8.2S · Structure no. C006300505

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
731 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2525 over Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2525 over Loup River in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 397.7 mi (640 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2525
CrossesLoup River
LocationSjct N14/22 15W 8.2S
RouteCounty Highway 2525
CountyNance County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.275, -98.2517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length731 ft (222.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2011)
Projected traffic430 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed397.7 mi (640 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 FAS 2525 over Loup River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2525 over 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 FAS 2525 over Loup River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2525 over Loup River?

The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2525 over Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.