US283 over Platte River Overflow
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 4SW Lexington · Structure no. S283 05350
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,710
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 over Platte River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US283 over Platte River Overflow in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,659 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US283 over Platte River Overflow built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US283 over Platte River Overflow 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US283 over Platte River Overflow carry?
About 2,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US283 over Platte River Overflow?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US283 over Platte River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.