US Bridges

US83/N70 over White Horse Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1N North Platte · Structure no. S083 08588

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83/N70 over White Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US83/N70 over White Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,014 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS83/N70
CrossesWhite Horse Creek
Location1N North Platte
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates41.173, -100.7548
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2018)
Projected traffic7,014 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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/N70 over White Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83/N70 over White Horse Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US83/N70 over White Horse Creek carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US83/N70 over White Horse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US83/N70 over White Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.