County Highway over Niobrara River

Poor Condition117 years old10 vehicles/day

Location

StateNebraska
CountyCherry
Location7s 2e Of Merriman
CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNiobrara River
Coordinates42.81800, -101.65300

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length130.9 ft (39.9 m)
Max Span84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area171.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1909

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10 (2003)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberC001602605P

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