US Bridges

Locust ST over Platte River M Ch

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US34 2E 1N · Structure no. U104504120

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,548
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Platte River M Ch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust ST over Platte River M Ch in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 2,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,548 by 2033. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesLocust ST
CrossesPlatte River M Ch
LocationJCT I80/US34 2E 1N
RouteCity Street 2235
Coordinates40.835, -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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2011)
Projected traffic2,548 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 ST over Platte River M Ch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Locust ST over Platte River M Ch 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 ST over Platte River M Ch carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Locust ST over Platte River M Ch?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over Platte River M Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.