North Loup Rd over North Loup River
Blaine County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- North Loup Rd over North Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 40 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 11 of the 19 inventoried bridges in Blaine County rated good (57.9%); 2 (10.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 168 ft |
| Location | .5S 2.4E Brewster |
| NBI structure number | C000502405 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Blaine County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2 over Dismal River | 1935 | 1,320 | Fair |
| N2 over Middle Loup River | 1989 | 1,315 | Fair |
| N7 over North Loup River | 1963 | 415 | Good |
| Fas 1690 over North Loup River | 2014 | 170 | Good |
| North Loup Rd over North Loup River | 1995 | 120 | Good |
| Carney St over Dismal River | 2018 | 80 | Good |
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