US Bridges

FAS 3530 over Plum Creek

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · JCT US275/L-20A .3N 2.5E · Structure no. C002012425

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3530 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3530 over Plum Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3530
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationJCT US275/L-20A .3N 2.5E
RouteCounty Highway 3530
Coordinates41.931, -96.7559
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 3530 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3530 over Plum Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3530 over Plum Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3530 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3530 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.