US Bridges

Werner Ave over Middle Loup River

Good

Thomas County, Nebraska · 1.2E of Thedford · Structure no. C008603105P

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Werner Ave over Middle Loup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Werner Ave over Middle Loup River in Thomas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesWerner Ave
CrossesMiddle Loup River
Location1.2E of Thedford
RouteCounty Highway 0P31
CountyThomas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9797, -100.5333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Werner Ave over Middle Loup River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Werner Ave 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Werner Ave over Middle Loup River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Werner Ave over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Werner Ave over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.