US Bridges

370th RD over Loup River Trib

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 7.3W .2S · Structure no. C007102515

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

370th RD over Loup River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 370th RD over Loup River Trib in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 292 mi (470 km).

Carries370th RD
CrossesLoup River Trib
LocationJCT US81/N22 7.3W .2S
RouteCounty Highway 2815
Coordinates41.4712, -97.6042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2011)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed292 mi (470 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 370th RD over Loup River Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 370th RD over Loup River Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 370th RD over Loup River Trib carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 370th RD over Loup River Trib?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 370th RD over Loup River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.