US Bridges

N Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 2N · Structure no. C007922815R

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
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

N Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 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 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN Bound Bdwy Nprb
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationJCT N71/N92 2N
RouteCounty Highway 5701
Coordinates41.8516, -103.6624
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,513 (2012)
Projected traffic12,021 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bound Bdwy Nprb over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N 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 N 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns N Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.