S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Nebraska · 1S Maxwell · Structure no. SS56A00115
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 602 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 955
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2038. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 279.6 mi (450 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River carry?
About 955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River?
The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S56A Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.