S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River
PoorScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 2N · Structure no. C007922815L
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,513
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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.
It carries about 7,513 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,021 by 2033. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North 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 S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River carry?
About 7,513 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.