US Bridges

Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US34 2E .7N · Structure no. U104504115

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,095
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 48 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 5,095 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,095 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesLocust Street
CrossesPlatte River Mid Chan
LocationJCT I80/US34 2E .7N
RouteCity Street 2235
Coordinates40.83, -98.34
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,095 (2011)
Projected traffic5,095 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan 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 Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan carry?

About 5,095 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Street over Platte River Mid Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.