US Bridges

County Highway over N Ch Platte River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3S US30 Hall Cl · Structure no. C001017505

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Ch Platte River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over N Ch Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location3S US30 Hall Cl
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates40.745, -98.7217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 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 County Highway over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 August 2023.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Highway over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.