US Bridges

Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 4W 4.2S of Wood River · Structure no. C004010505

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesBluff Center RD
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location4W 4.2S of Wood River
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates40.7527, -98.6836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Center RD over N Ch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Center RD over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.