US Bridges

FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · Wjct N15/N92 3.4W 1.5S · Structure no. C001201925

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3075 CO RD J
CrossesN Br Big Blue River
LocationWjct N15/N92 3.4W 1.5S
RouteCounty Highway 3075
Coordinates41.1847, -97.1958
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2011)
Projected traffic145 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3075 CO RD J over N Br Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.