US83 over Middle Loup River
GoodThomas County, Nebraska · 0S Thedford · Structure no. S083 14787
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,240
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US83 over Middle Loup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 over Middle Loup River in Thomas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 379 mi (610 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US83 over Middle Loup River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US83 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 2023.
How much traffic does US83 over Middle Loup River carry?
About 1,240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US83 over Middle Loup River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US83 over Middle Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.