US Bridges

FAS 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Nebraska · Weeping Water East @ M · Structure no. M259513505

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,660 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3725
CrossesN Br Weeping Water Creek
LocationWeeping Water East @ M
RouteCity Street 3725
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8679, -96.1401
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2011)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3725 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 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3725 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.