US Bridges

FAS 1037 over North Platte River

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1S of Mitchell · Structure no. S026 01367R

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
644 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1037 over North Platte River is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAS 1037 over North Platte River in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1037
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location1S of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 1037
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9277, -103.8137
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length644 ft (196.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2011)
Projected traffic880 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 FAS 1037 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1037 over North Platte River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1037 over North Platte River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1037 over North Platte River?

The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1037 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.