US Bridges

FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N15 4E 1.9N · Structure no. C001423130

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3180 / 567 Ave
CrossesWest Bow Creek
LocationJCT N12/N15 4E 1.9N
RouteCounty Highway 3180
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7572, -97.1931
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3180 / 567 Ave over West Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.