US283 over Platte River
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 3S Lexington · Structure no. S283 05534
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 955 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,205
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 over Platte River in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,327 by 2038. The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US283 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US283 over Platte River 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 carry?
About 3,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US283 over Platte River?
The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US283 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.