US Bridges

60th RD over N Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1.8S .5E Alda · Structure no. C004012905

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th RD over N Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 60th RD over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries60th RD
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location1.8S .5E Alda
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates40.8441, -98.4554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th RD over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th RD over N Ch Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 60th RD over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 60th RD over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 60th RD over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.