County Highway over Niobrara River
FairPosted for loadSheridan County, Nebraska · #20/#250 6.6S 7.5E · Structure no. C008124905P
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Niobrara River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Niobrara River in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 137 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Highway over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is County Highway over Niobrara 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Niobrara River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is County Highway over Niobrara River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.