N44 over Platte River
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · 2S Kearney · Structure no. S044 04856
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 913 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N44 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N44 over Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 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 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,920 by 2038. The structure is 913 ft (278.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N44 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is N44 over 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 N44 over Platte River carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is N44 over Platte River?
The structure is 913 ft (278.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns N44 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.