US Bridges

US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR

Good

Rock County, Nebraska · 3NE Long Pine · Structure no. S020 25225

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR in Rock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20/US183/N7
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location3NE Long Pine
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyRock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5333, -99.6677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2018)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US20/US183/N7 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.