US Bridges

Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River

Poor

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US34 .1S 2E · Structure no. C004004110

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
545 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,575 by 2033. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesLocust St/Fas 2235
CrossesS Ch Platte River
LocationJCT I80/US34 .1S 2E
RouteCounty Highway 2235
Coordinates40.8214, -98.3403
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2011)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Locust St/Fas 2235 over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.