US Bridges

N64 over Platte River

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3W Valley · Structure no. S064 05276

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
742 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N64 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N64 over Platte River in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2038. The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 180.2 mi (290 km).

CarriesN64
CrossesPlatte River
Location3W Valley
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.3183, -96.4095
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length742 ft (226.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2018)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed180.2 mi (290 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N64 over Platte River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N64 over Platte River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N64 over Platte River carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N64 over Platte River?

The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N64 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.