WB-US30/US81 over Loup River
PoorPosted for loadPlatte County, Nebraska · Sjct US30/US81 .3N · Structure no. S030 37773L
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,270 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,395
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB-US30/US81 over Loup River is a steel truss - thru carrying WB-US30/US81 over Loup River in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,433 by 2038. The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 217.5 mi (350 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB-US30/US81 over Loup River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is WB-US30/US81 over Loup River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does WB-US30/US81 over Loup River carry?
About 14,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is WB-US30/US81 over Loup River?
The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns WB-US30/US81 over Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.