US183 over North Loup River
Loup County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US183 over North Loup River in Loup County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 945 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 20 inventoried bridges in Loup County rated fair (20.0%); 3 (15.0%) 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 March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 91 ft |
| Location | 0N Taylor |
| NBI structure number | S183 12438 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Loup County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N91 over Leydell Canyon | 1950 | 1,280 | Good |
| N91 over Mccord Canyon | 1994 | 1,280 | Good |
| N91 over Stream | 1950 | 1,280 | Good |
| N91 over N Loup River Tributary | 1950 | 1,280 | Good |
| N91 over Sioux Creek | 1994 | 1,280 | Fair |
| US183 over Calamus River | 1966 | 520 | Good |
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