US Bridges

205th Ave over Shell Creek

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 4E 3.1N · Structure no. C007104715

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th Ave over Shell Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 205th Ave over Shell Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries205th Ave
CrossesShell Creek
LocationJCT US81/N22 4E 3.1N
RouteCounty Highway 2865
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5194, -97.3877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2011)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 205th Ave over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 205th Ave over Shell Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 205th Ave over Shell Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 205th Ave over Shell Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 205th Ave over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.