US Bridges

Road 760 over Platte River Trib

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1SW of Cozad · Structure no. C002412802

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 760 over Platte River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road 760 over Platte River Trib in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRoad 760
CrossesPlatte River Trib
Location1SW of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates40.8528, -100.0059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Road 760 over Platte River Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 760 over Platte River Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road 760 over Platte River Trib carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 760 over Platte River Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road 760 over Platte River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.