US Bridges

FAS 1745 over Middle Loup River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · JCT N2/S21A 7E 6.8N · Structure no. C002145515

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1745 over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1745 over Middle Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

CarriesFAS 1745
CrossesMiddle Loup River
LocationJCT N2/S21A 7E 6.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1745
Coordinates41.7162, -99.7314
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 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 1745 over Middle Loup River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1745 over Middle Loup 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1745 over Middle Loup River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1745 over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1745 over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.