US Bridges

FAS 1690 over North Loup River

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Blaine County, Nebraska · 10N 4E Halsey · Structure no. C000500605P

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1690 over North Loup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1690 over North Loup River in Blaine County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 447.4 mi (720 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1690
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location10N 4E Halsey
RouteCounty Highway 1690
CountyBlaine County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0507, -100.1884
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed447.4 mi (720 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1690 over North Loup River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1690 over North Loup River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1690 over North Loup River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1690 over North Loup River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1690 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.