R71G/LAKE NORTH
Carrying R71G/LAKE NORTH over COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL
JCT US30/L-71D 1E 2.7N, Platte, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: R71G/LAKE NORTH
The R71G/LAKE NORTH bridge in Platte, Nebraska carries R71G/LAKE NORTH over COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 76.2 meters (250 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,025 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How R71G/LAKE NORTH compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 76.2 m (250 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,025 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C007105105
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
R71G/LAKE NORTH is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare R71G/LAKE NORTH against other structures in Platte and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for R71G/LAKE NORTH?
R71G/LAKE NORTH in Platte, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is R71G/LAKE NORTH inspected?
R71G/LAKE NORTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,025 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. R71G/LAKE NORTH is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for R71G/LAKE NORTH?
R71G/LAKE NORTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining R71G/LAKE NORTH?
R71G/LAKE NORTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is R71G/LAKE NORTH and does age affect safety?
R71G/LAKE NORTH was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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