US Bridges

County Highway over Middle Loup River

Good

Thomas County, Nebraska · .5W of Halsey · Structure no. C008615905

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Middle Loup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Middle Loup River in Thomas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMiddle Loup River
Location.5W of Halsey
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyThomas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9017, -100.285
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Middle Loup River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Middle Loup River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.