L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River
FairLincoln County, Nebraska · 1S Hershey · Structure no. SL56C00090
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 603 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,940
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2038. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is L56C Hershey Cnlk 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 L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River carry?
About 2,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River?
The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns L56C Hershey Cnlk over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.