N68 over Middle Loup River
GoodSherman County, Nebraska · 1S Rockville · Structure no. S068 01076
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 463 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N68 over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N68 over Middle Loup River in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2038. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N68 over Middle Loup River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is N68 over Middle Loup 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N68 over Middle Loup River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N68 over Middle Loup River?
The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns N68 over Middle Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.