US Bridges

FAS 3575 over Otter Creek

Good

Dixon County, Nebraska · JCT US20/S-26A 1.5S .2W · Structure no. C002612915P

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3575 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3575 over Otter Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3575
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationJCT US20/S-26A 1.5S .2W
RouteCounty Highway 3575
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4535, -96.7318
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 3575 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3575 over Otter 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 3575 over Otter Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3575 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3575 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.