US Bridges

Road 151 over North Platte River

PoorPosted for load

Garden County, Nebraska · .5S of Lisco · Structure no. C003500105P

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
643 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 151 over North Platte River is a steel truss - thru carrying Road 151 over North Platte River in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2033. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 279.6 mi (450 km).

CarriesRoad 151
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location.5S of Lisco
RouteCounty Highway 7154
Coordinates41.489, -102.626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1998)
Projected traffic246 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed279.6 mi (450 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 151 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 151 over North Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Road 151 over North Platte River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road 151 over North Platte River?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road 151 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.