US Bridges

N250 over Niobrara River

Good

Sheridan County, Nebraska · 10S Rushville · Structure no. S250 03766

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N250 over Niobrara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N250 over Niobrara River in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2038. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesN250
CrossesNiobrara River
Location10S Rushville
RouteState Highway 250
Coordinates42.5618, -102.465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic288 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N250 over Niobrara River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N250 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 N250 over Niobrara River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N250 over Niobrara River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N250 over Niobrara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.