US Bridges

FAS 1865 over Platte River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-10B .7S · Structure no. C001001905

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
920 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1865 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1865 over Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1865
CrossesPlatte River
LocationJCT I80/L-10B .7S
RouteCounty Highway 1865
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6674, -99.2559
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 1865 over Platte River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1865 over Platte 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1865 over Platte River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 1865 over Platte River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1865 over Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.