US Bridges

FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek

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Antelope County, Nebraska · 2W 6.5N Royal · Structure no. C000241507

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2605
CrossesVerdigris Creek
Location2W 6.5N Royal
RouteCounty Highway 2605
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4314, -98.1652
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2605 over Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2605 over Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.