US Bridges

Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · Buff Bill & So. Platt · Structure no. U177514920

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
766 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,215
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Bill Ave
CrossesSo. Platte River
LocationBuff Bill & So. Platt
RouteCity Street 5805
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1172, -100.7839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,215 (2009)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River carry?

About 7,215 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Bill Ave over So. Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.