US Bridges

FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal

Fair

Deuel County, Nebraska · JCT I76/I80 1.4E .2S · Structure no. C002505105

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1210 CR 203
CrossesWestern Canal
LocationJCT I76/I80 1.4E .2S
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyDeuel County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0223, -102.1286
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2011)
Projected traffic306 by 2033
Trucks12%
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

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 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1210 CR 203 over Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.