Loup County Bridge Report Card
Loup County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Loup County, Nebraska
Loup County has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.0% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Loup County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 15.0% | 30.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 9,465 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 15.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 40 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Loup County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Calamus River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1960 |
| County Highway over Calamus River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1955 |
| County Highway over Calamus River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1970 |
| County Highway over North Loup River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 55 | 1965 |
| N91 over Leydell Canyon | High traffic | Good | 1,280 | 1950 |
| N91 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 1,280 | 1950 |
| N91 over N Loup River Tributary | High traffic | Good | 1,280 | 1950 |
| N91 over Mccord Canyon | High traffic | Good | 1,280 | 1994 |
| N91 over Sioux Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,280 | 1994 |
| Us183 over North Loup River | High traffic | Fair | 945 | 1963 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.