US Bridges

FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Nebraska · Wjct US34/N1 1.1E 4N · Structure no. C001302820

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 827 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3340
CrossesN Br Weeping Water Creek
LocationWjct US34/N1 1.1E 4N
RouteCounty Highway 3340
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8704, -96.2709
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2011)
Projected traffic827 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water 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 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3340 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.