Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal
PoorLincoln County, Nebraska · SE Cl North Platte · Structure no. U1775D4005
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 61 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.