US Bridges

Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · N Platte Poplar Ave@uprr · Structure no. U1775J5315

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
639 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar AVE/5819
CrossesFrnt St/Uprr 816-151-W
LocationN Platte Poplar Ave@uprr
RouteCity Street 5819
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1333, -100.75
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1997)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar AVE/5819 over Frnt St/Uprr 816-151-W?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.