Township Road over S Ch Platte River
PoorClosed to trafficButler County, Nebraska · 2.8N 4.8W Bellwood · Structure no. C001200305P
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old, rebuilt 1928
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2010
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over S Ch Platte River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over S Ch Platte River in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 134 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over S Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.
What condition is Township Road over S Ch Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2010.
How much traffic does Township Road over S Ch Platte River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over S Ch Platte River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over S Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.