US Bridges

North Road over N Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3.5E .6S Alda · Structure no. C004013505

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over N Ch Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Road over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNorth Road
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location3.5E .6S Alda
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates40.8623, -98.398
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2003)
Projected traffic212 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 North Road over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 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 December 2024.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Road over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Road over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.