S79H over North Platte River
FairScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · Scl Scottsbluff · Structure no. SS79H00203
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 413 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S79H over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S79H over North Platte River in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,250 by 2036. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 54 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S79H over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S79H 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 S79H over North Platte River carry?
About 12,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S79H over North Platte River?
The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns S79H over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.