US Bridges

FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · JCT US6/S-18A 8W 5.3N · Structure no. C001810325

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 2425
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
LocationJCT US6/S-18A 8W 5.3N
RouteCounty Highway 2425
Coordinates40.6576, -98.2603
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2011)
Projected traffic465 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2425 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.