US Bridges

Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · JCT I80/N31 .4S 2.5E · Structure no. C007711615

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 1,235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,225 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatteview RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationJCT I80/N31 .4S 2.5E
RouteCounty Highway 3770
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0888, -96.207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2011)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Platteview RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.