US Bridges

L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River

Fair

Deuel County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L25B .5N · Structure no. SL25B00063

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
492 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2038. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesL25B Big Sprngs Cl
CrossesSouth Platte River
LocationJCT I80/L25B .5N
RouteState Highway 0L25B
Coordinates41.0551, -102.0731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2018)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River 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 2021.

How much traffic does L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L25B Big Sprngs Cl over South Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.