Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River
PoorClosed to trafficRock County, Nebraska · 6E N7 Keya Paha Cl · Structure no. C007522105
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2017
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 569 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River is a steel truss - thru carrying Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River in Rock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 113 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Aspen Avenue over Niobrara 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 2017.
How much traffic does Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Aspen Avenue over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.