US Bridges

FAS 3540 over Stage Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · JCT N51/N9 5N .2W · Structure no. C002010430

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3540 over Stage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3540 over Stage Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3540
CrossesStage Creek
LocationJCT N51/N9 5N .2W
RouteCounty Highway 3540
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.076, -96.7146
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3540 over Stage Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3540 over Stage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3540 over Stage Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3540 over Stage Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3540 over Stage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.