US Bridges

S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 4.5S of Wood River · Structure no. SS40D00082

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
682 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2038. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesS40D Prosser Spur
CrossesM Ch Platte River
Location4.5S of Wood River
RouteState Highway 0S40D
Coordinates40.7496, -98.5856
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic876 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S40D Prosser Spur over M 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 2023.

How much traffic does S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S40D Prosser Spur over M Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.