US26 over North Platte River
FairGarden County, Nebraska · 2SE Lewellen · Structure no. S026 11926
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 451 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,615
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US26 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US26 over North Platte River in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US26 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US26 over North 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US26 over North Platte River carry?
About 1,615 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US26 over North Platte River?
The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US26 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.