US Bridges

FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · JCT N2/S-21A 7E 7.5N · Structure no. C002145520

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 279.6 mi (450 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1745
CrossesMilburn-Sargent Canal
LocationJCT N2/S-21A 7E 7.5N
RouteCounty Highway 1745
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7262, -99.7312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed279.6 mi (450 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 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1745 over Milburn-Sargent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.