FAS 2495 over Platte River
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Nebraska · 10NE US34 Merrick Cl · Structure no. C004101505P
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 841 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2495 over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2495 over Platte River in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2495 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2495 over Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 2495 over Platte River carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is FAS 2495 over Platte River?
The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2495 over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.