US Bridges

Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 2.5E .8S Alda · Structure no. C004013305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesEngleman Road
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location2.5E .8S Alda
RouteCounty Highway 133
Coordinates40.8547, -98.417
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 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 Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engleman Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Engleman Road over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.