N27 over North Platte River
FairGarden County, Nebraska · 2S Oshkosh · Structure no. S027 11745
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 419 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N27 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N27 over North Platte River in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2038. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 279.6 mi (450 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 N27 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is N27 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does N27 over North Platte River carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N27 over North Platte River?
The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N27 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.