US Bridges

FAS 2015 over South Loup River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N68 .4S · Structure no. C001025530

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2015 over South Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2015 over South Loup River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2015
CrossesSouth Loup River
LocationJCT N2/N68 .4S
RouteCounty Highway 2015
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0118, -98.9128
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
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 2015 over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2015 over South Loup 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2015 over South Loup River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 2015 over South Loup River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2015 over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.