US Bridges

FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Nebraska · JCT US6/S-18A 1W 7.3N · Structure no. C001821705

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River in Clay 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 2455
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
LocationJCT US6/S-18A 1W 7.3N
RouteCounty Highway 2455
Coordinates40.6864, -98.128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

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

What condition is FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.