US Bridges

Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · North Platte Willow@front · Structure no. U1775A5305

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R 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 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 4,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,465 by 2033. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow St/Fau 5817
CrossesFront St/Uprr 817-970-R
LocationNorth Platte Willow@front
RouteCity Street 5817
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1404, -100.7662
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2013)
Projected traffic6,465 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R built?

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

What condition is Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R 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 2022.

How much traffic does Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Willow St/Fau 5817 over Front St/Uprr 817-970-R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.