US Bridges

FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-10C .7S · Structure no. C001006120P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAS 1975
CrossesN Ch Platte River
LocationJCT I80/L-10C .7S
RouteCounty Highway 1975
Coordinates40.6912, -98.847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1975 over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.