US Bridges

FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil)

Good

Brown County, Nebraska · 6W US183 Keya Paha Cl · Structure no. C000913725

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil) in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 1787
CrossesNiobrara River (meadvil)
Location6W US183 Keya Paha Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1787
Coordinates42.7514, -99.8506
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil) carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1787 over Niobrara River (meadvil)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.