US Bridges

Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River

PoorPosted for load

Hall County, Nebraska · 2.7N of Doniphan · Structure no. C004023715P

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
113 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesNine Bridge Road
CrossesM Ch Platte River
Location2.7N of Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 0P237
Coordinates40.8166, -98.3716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nine Bridge Road over M Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.