Us281 over North Loup River

Fair Condition71 years old2,020 vehicles/day

Location

StateNebraska
CountyHoward
Location3n ST Paul
CarriesUs281
CrossesNorth Loup River
Coordinates41.26340, -98.45030

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length384.8 ft (117.3 m)
Max Span140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area1653.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,020 (2018)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberS281 09667

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