N15 over Platte River Overflow
FairButler County, Nebraska · 3S Schuyler · Structure no. S015 10511
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,015
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N15 over Platte River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying N15 over Platte River Overflow in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 3,015 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,377 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 329.3 mi (530 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N15 over Platte River Overflow built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is N15 over Platte River Overflow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N15 over Platte River Overflow carry?
About 3,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N15 over Platte River Overflow?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N15 over Platte River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.