US Bridges

FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek

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Dawson County, Nebraska · Ejct US30/N21 3.5N 2E · Structure no. C002415505

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 years old, older 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1705
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationEjct US30/N21 3.5N 2E
RouteCounty Highway 1705
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8281, -99.7112
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2011)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAS 1705 over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1705 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.