US Bridges

N25 over South Platte River

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1S Sutherland · Structure no. S025 10306

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N25 over South Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesN25
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location1S Sutherland
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.1406, -101.1268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2018)
Projected traffic2,483 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 N25 over South Platte River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is N25 over South Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does N25 over South Platte River carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N25 over South Platte River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N25 over South Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.