US Bridges

Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 4E of Kearney · Structure no. C001004505

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetwater Ave
CrossesPlatte River N Chan
Location4E of Kearney
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6754, -99.0085
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater Ave over Platte River N Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.