US Bridges

Island Access Brid over Platte River

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln Water Works · Structure no. U142500300P

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
530 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Access Brid over Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Access Brid over Platte River in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesIsland Access Brid
CrossesPlatte River
LocationLincoln Water Works
RouteCounty Highway 0P3
Coordinates41.0467, -96.3125
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Island Access Brid over Platte River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Access Brid over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Island Access Brid over Platte River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Island Access Brid over Platte River?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Island Access Brid over Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.