US Bridges

L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1S Brady · Structure no. SL56D00135

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
710 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2038. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesL56D Brady Cnlk
CrossesPlatte River
Location1S Brady
RouteState Highway 0L56D
Coordinates41.0186, -100.3744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2018)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River 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 L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L56D Brady Cnlk over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.