US Bridges

Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Nebraska · Camino Real @ 22nd ST · Structure no. U054515315P

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake is a steel truss - thru carrying Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCamino Real
CrossesCristophers Cove Lake
LocationCamino Real @ 22nd ST
RouteCity Street 0P153
Coordinates41.4367, -97.3267
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Real over Cristophers Cove Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.