US Bridges

FAS 1900 over Wood River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US183/N40 .8S 2.8E · Structure no. C001002005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1900 over Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1900 over Wood 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1900
CrossesWood River
LocationJCT US183/N40 .8S 2.8E
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9168, -99.3363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1900 over Wood River built?

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

What condition is FAS 1900 over Wood River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1900 over Wood River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FAS 1900 over Wood River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1900 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.