Service Road over Niobrara River
FairSioux County, Nebraska · Entrance Road Toward Visi · Structure no. 6710001S0000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Service Road over Niobrara River is a wood or timber other carrying Service Road over Niobrara River in Sioux County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Service Road over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Service Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Service Road over Niobrara River carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Service Road over Niobrara River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Service Road over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.