US Bridges

N10 over N Ch Platte River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 11N Minden · Structure no. S010 04572

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
819 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over N Ch Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N10 over N Ch Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,126 by 2038. The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location11N Minden
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.66, -98.9515
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length819 ft (249.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,535 (2018)
Projected traffic5,126 by 2038
Trucks18%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N10 over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is N10 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 N10 over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N10 over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.