US Bridges

175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 2.5N 6E · Structure no. C007105110

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,595 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries175th Ave
CrossesShell Creek Trib
LocationJCT US81/N22 2.5N 6E
RouteCounty Highway 3125
Coordinates41.5138, -97.3494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is 175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 175th Ave over Shell Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.