US Bridges

N10 over N Ch Platte River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 13N Minden · Structure no. S010 04736

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over N Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N10 over N Ch Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,126 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location13N Minden
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.6838, -98.9516
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 proposedNone recorded
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 2000.

What condition is N10 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 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 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.