US Bridges

Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · JCT N66/S-13H 2.5N .1E · Structure no. C001300405P

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek RD
CrossesPlatte River Trib
LocationJCT N66/S-13H 2.5N .1E
RouteCounty Highway 0P405
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0381, -96.0906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek RD over Platte River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.