US Bridges

63rd Ave over Lost Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 63rd Ave .5N US81 · Structure no. U054504505

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Ave over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 63rd Ave over Lost Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries63rd Ave
CrossesLost Creek
Location63rd Ave .5N US81
RouteCity Street 45
Coordinates41.4606, -97.4069
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 63rd Ave over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Ave over Lost Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does 63rd Ave over Lost Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Ave over Lost Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Ave over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.