US Bridges

CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-24A 4.2S 4.2W · Structure no. C002414810

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon in Dawson 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 751/FAS 1560
CrossesPlum Creek Canyon
LocationJCT I80/L-24A 4.2S 4.2W
RouteCounty Highway 1560
Coordinates40.716, -99.931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2011)
Projected traffic485 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon built?

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

What condition is CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 751/FAS 1560 over Plum Creek Canyon?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.