US Bridges

Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1S 1.1W Grand Island · Structure no. U104502615

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSchimmer Drive
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location1S 1.1W Grand Island
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates40.8735, -98.3801
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic217 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schimmer Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Schimmer Drive over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.