US Bridges

FAS 1865 over Wood River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-10B 8.3N · Structure no. C001001920

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1865 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1865 over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 1865
CrossesWood River
LocationJCT US30/L-10B 8.3N
RouteCounty Highway 1865
Coordinates40.8213, -99.2552
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1865 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1865 over Wood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1865 over Wood River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 1865 over Wood River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1865 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.