US Bridges

FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 4 Bet. P & Q · Structure no. C002700705

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3465
CrossesCentral Cutoff Ditch
LocationRd. 4 Bet. P & Q
RouteCounty Highway 3465
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5138, -96.8481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3465 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.