US Bridges

US385 over N2/BNSF RR

Fair

Box Butte County, Nebraska · 7.5 NW Alliance · Structure no. S385 11769

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,645
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over N2/BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US385 over N2/BNSF RR in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS385
CrossesN2/BNSF RR
Location7.5 NW Alliance
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyBox Butte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2052, -102.9713
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2018)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US385 over N2/BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US385 over N2/BNSF RR 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 US385 over N2/BNSF RR carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US385 over N2/BNSF RR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US385 over N2/BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.