US Bridges

FAS 1660 over South Loup River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · JCT N21/N40 8N 1W · Structure no. C002157005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1660 over South Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1660 over South Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2033. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesFAS 1660
CrossesSouth Loup River
LocationJCT N21/N40 8N 1W
RouteCounty Highway 1660
Coordinates41.2487, -99.7764
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic63 by 2033
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 1660 over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1660 over South 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1660 over South Loup River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1660 over South Loup River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1660 over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.