N2 over Dismal River
Blaine County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- N2 over Dismal River in Blaine County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, making it 90 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 6 of the 19 inventoried bridges in Blaine County rated fair (31.6%); 2 (10.5%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 0S Dunning |
| NBI structure number | S002 23822 |
| Condition class | Fair |
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 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 |
| Fas 1755 over North Loup River | 2007 | 75 | Good |
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