US Bridges

FAS 1920 over Dry Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N68 1.3W 1N · Structure no. C001030420

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1920 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1920 over Dry Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1920
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT N2/N68 1.3W 1N
RouteCounty Highway 1920
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0321, -98.9397
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 1920 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1920 over Dry Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1920 over Dry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FAS 1920 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1920 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.