US Bridges

FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N64 1.1E 3N · Structure no. C001201205

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3030
CrossesS Ch Platte River
LocationJCT US81/N64 1.1E 3N
RouteCounty Highway 3030
Coordinates41.3803, -97.3468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2011)
Projected traffic365 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3030 over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.