US Bridges

N70 over North Loup River

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 1NE Ord · Structure no. S070 12357

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N70 over North Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N70 over North Loup River in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2038. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

CarriesN70
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location1NE Ord
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates41.608, -98.922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2018)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N70 over North Loup River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N70 over North 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 North Loup River carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N70 over North Loup River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N70 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.