US Bridges

L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 1S Roscoe · Structure no. SL51B00074

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

CarriesL51B Roscoe Cnlk
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location1S Roscoe
RouteState Highway 0L51B
Coordinates41.1258, -101.577
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L51B Roscoe Cnlk over South Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.