US Bridges

FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N51 .7E 1S · Structure no. C002001145

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 180.2 mi (290 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3185
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationJCT US275/N51 .7E 1S
RouteCounty Highway 3185
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9834, -96.9231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2011)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed180.2 mi (290 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 3185 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3185 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.