US Bridges

Road 760 over Platte River Trib

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1.2SE of Cozad · Structure no. C002413005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Road 760 over Platte River Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 760 over Platte River Trib in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad 760
CrossesPlatte River Trib
Location1.2SE of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates40.845, -99.9482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic98 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 760 over Platte River Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 760 over Platte River Trib?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 760 over Platte River Trib?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.