N27 over Niobrara River
GoodSheridan County, Nebraska · 11S Gordon · Structure no. S027 21050
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N27 over Niobrara River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N27 over Niobrara River in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N27 over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is N27 over Niobrara River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N27 over Niobrara River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N27 over Niobrara River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N27 over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.