US Bridges

County Highway over N Ch Platte River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2W 1.6S of Kearney · Structure no. C001003305

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Ch Platte River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over N Ch Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location2W 1.6S of Kearney
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6767, -99.1233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N Ch Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Highway over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.