US Bridges

FAS 1215 over Sand Creek

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · Njct US20/N2 7.5N 3W · Structure no. C002300505

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1215 over Sand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1215 over Sand Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

CarriesFAS 1215
CrossesSand Creek
LocationNjct US20/N2 7.5N 3W
RouteCounty Highway 1215
Coordinates42.7963, -103.4638
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic140 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 1215 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1215 over Sand 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1215 over Sand Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1215 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1215 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.