US Bridges

S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 2S Maxwell · Structure no. SS56A00269

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesS56A Maxwell Spur
CrossesPlatte River Mid Chan
Location2S Maxwell
RouteState Highway 0S56A
Coordinates41.0407, -100.5255
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan 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 S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S56A Maxwell Spur over Platte River Mid Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.