US Bridges

Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · Njct US30/US81 1E 1.6N · Structure no. C007105103

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,595 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Monastery Road
CrossesLost Creek
LocationNjct US30/US81 1E 1.6N
RouteCounty Highway 3125
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.464, -97.349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2011)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Monastery Road over Lost 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Monastery Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.