US Bridges

N29 over Niobrara River

Good

Sioux County, Nebraska · 0N Agate · Structure no. S029 04647

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N29 over Niobrara River is a concrete culvert carrying N29 over Niobrara River in Sioux County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesN29
CrossesNiobrara River
Location0N Agate
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates42.4232, -103.7913
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N29 over Niobrara River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N29 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 N29 over Niobrara River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N29 over Niobrara River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N29 over Niobrara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.