N70 over Middle Loup River
GoodValley County, Nebraska · Wcl Arcadia · Structure no. S070 10197
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 745
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N70 over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N70 over Middle Loup River in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2038. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N70 over Middle Loup River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is N70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does N70 over Middle Loup River carry?
About 745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N70 over Middle Loup River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N70 over Middle Loup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.