US Bridges

Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · Njct US34/US281 3.7E 3N · Structure no. C004012025

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,669 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBismark RD/FAS2130
CrossesN Ch Platte River
LocationNjct US34/US281 3.7E 3N
RouteCounty Highway 2130
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9161, -98.3064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2003)
Projected traffic5,669 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bismark RD/FAS2130 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bismark RD/FAS2130 over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.