US Bridges

L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 2S Alda · Structure no. SL40C00379

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL40C Alda Cnlk
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location2S Alda
RouteState Highway 0L40C
Coordinates40.8378, -98.4744
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2018)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2038
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is L40C Alda Cnlk 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L40C Alda Cnlk over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.