SB-N71 over N Platte River
FairScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1E 1N Gering · Structure no. S071 06050L
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 443 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,805
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB-N71 over N Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB-N71 over N Platte River in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,805 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,137 by 2038. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SB-N71 over N Platte River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB-N71 over N 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 SB-N71 over N Platte River carry?
About 3,805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SB-N71 over N Platte River?
The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SB-N71 over N Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.