US83 over Nppd Power Canal
GoodLincoln County, Nebraska · 3S North Platte · Structure no. S083 07765L
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,995
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US83 over Nppd Power Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 over Nppd Power Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,995 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,743 by 2038. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US83 over Nppd Power Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US83 over Nppd Power Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US83 over Nppd Power Canal carry?
About 4,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US83 over Nppd Power Canal?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US83 over Nppd Power Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.