N39 over Loup River
FairNance County, Nebraska · 2S Genoa · Structure no. S039 01830
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 805 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N39 over Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N39 over Loup River in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2038. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N39 over Loup River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is N39 over 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does N39 over Loup River carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N39 over Loup River?
The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N39 over Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.