US Bridges

L56G North Platte over City Drainage Ditch

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 2SE North Platte · Structure no. SL56G00180

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,885
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L56G North Platte over City Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying L56G North Platte over City Drainage Ditch 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 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 5,885 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,834 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesL56G North Platte
CrossesCity Drainage Ditch
Location2SE North Platte
RouteState Highway 0L56G
Coordinates41.1292, -100.7259
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed62.1 mi (100 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 City Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is L56G North Platte over City Drainage Ditch 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 City Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is L56G North Platte over City Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns L56G North Platte over City Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.