US Bridges

Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · N Platte Buffalo Bill Ave · Structure no. U177525120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,424 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,215 by 2033. The structure is 1,424 ft (434 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Bill Ave
CrossesFrnt St/Uprr 816-151-W
LocationN Platte Buffalo Bill Ave
RouteCity Street 5805
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1439, -100.7915
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,424 ft (434 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,215 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W?

The structure is 1,424 ft (434 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Bill Ave over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.