US Bridges

FAS 2555 over Cedar River

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · JCT N52/N91 4.3S · Structure no. C000620515

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2555 over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2555 over Cedar River in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2555
CrossesCedar River
LocationJCT N52/N91 4.3S
RouteCounty Highway 2555
Coordinates41.6215, -98.2533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 2555 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2555 over Cedar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2555 over Cedar River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2555 over Cedar River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2555 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.