US Bridges

12th Ave over UPRR

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 12 Ave in Columbus · Structure no. U054504850

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
893 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Ave over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Ave over UPRR in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2033. The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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Carries12th Ave
CrossesUPRR
Location12 Ave in Columbus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.429, -97.3431
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length893 ft (272.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic362 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 12th Ave over UPRR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Ave over UPRR 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 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Ave over UPRR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 12th Ave over UPRR?

The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Ave over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.