US Bridges

Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · .4 S Henry · Structure no. C007910325

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
351 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R is a concrete arch - deck carrying Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 106 years old, older 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,102 by 2033. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesHoway RD CR 2-A2
CrossesMain Ch N Platte R
Location.4 S Henry
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.99, -104.0467
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2011)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Howay RD CR 2-A2 over Main Ch N Platte R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.