US Bridges

FAS 3530 over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Burt County, Nebraska · JCT US73/N51 3.8S 3.2E · Structure no. C001102505P

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3530 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 3530 over Elm Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 3530
CrossesElm Creek
LocationJCT US73/N51 3.8S 3.2E
RouteCounty Highway 3530
Coordinates41.9458, -96.3128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2011)
Projected traffic255 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 3530 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3530 over Elm 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3530 over Elm Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3530 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3530 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.