N79 over Platte River
GoodDodge County, Nebraska · 1S North Bend · Structure no. S079 04229
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,453 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,925
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N79 over Platte River in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,241 by 2038. The structure is 1,453 ft (442.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 341.8 mi (550 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 N79 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is N79 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does N79 over Platte River carry?
About 2,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Platte River?
The structure is 1,453 ft (442.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.