US Bridges

3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR

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Platte County, Nebraska · 3rd Ave and UPRR · Structure no. U054505000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave Columbus
CrossesUPRR
Location3rd Ave and UPRR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.43, -97.3293
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2012)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave Columbus 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 3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is 3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave Columbus over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.