US183 over Platte River
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · 3S Elm Creek · Structure no. S183 04720
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 954 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,055
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,572 by 2038. The structure is 954 ft (290.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US183 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US183 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 US183 over Platte River carry?
About 5,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US183 over Platte River?
The structure is 954 ft (290.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US183 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.