US Bridges

US385 over UPRR 815-506-S

Fair

Deuel County, Nebraska · In Chappell · Structure no. S385 00808

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over UPRR 815-506-S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US385 over UPRR 815-506-S in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2038. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS385
CrossesUPRR 815-506-S
LocationIn Chappell
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyDeuel County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.091, -102.471
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2018)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US385 over UPRR 815-506-S built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US385 over UPRR 815-506-S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US385 over UPRR 815-506-S carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US385 over UPRR 815-506-S?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US385 over UPRR 815-506-S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.