US Bridges

L56G North Platte over South Platte River

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1E North Platte · Structure no. SL56G00048

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
723 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,885
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L56G North Platte over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L56G North Platte over South Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,885 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,834 by 2038. The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesL56G North Platte
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location1E North Platte
RouteState Highway 0L56G
Coordinates41.1101, -100.7255
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length723 ft (220.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,885 (2018)
Projected traffic10,834 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 L56G North Platte over South Platte River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is L56G North Platte over South 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 2021.

How much traffic does L56G North Platte over South Platte River carry?

About 5,885 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is L56G North Platte over South Platte River?

The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns L56G North Platte over South Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.