N79 over Platte River Overflow
GoodDodge County, Nebraska · 0S North Bend · Structure no. S079 04291
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,925
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Platte River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying N79 over Platte River Overflow in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 348 mi (560 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over Platte River Overflow built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is N79 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does N79 over Platte River Overflow carry?
About 2,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Platte River Overflow?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Platte River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.