US Bridges

US83 over Nppd Power Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 3S North Platte · Structure no. S083 07765R

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).

CarriesUS83
CrossesNppd Power Canal
Location3S North Platte
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates41.0569, -100.7551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,995 (2018)
Projected traffic6,743 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 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.