County Highway over S Ch Platte River
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Nebraska · Ejct US81/N92 2W 11.6N · Structure no. C007204525
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over S Ch Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over S Ch Platte River in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over S Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over S Ch Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over S Ch Platte River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over S Ch Platte River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over S Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.