US Bridges

FAS 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 15 Blvd.Bet. S & T · Structure no. C002702905P

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 70 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3485
CrossesFremont Cutoff Ditch
LocationRd. 15 Blvd.Bet. S & T
RouteCounty Highway 3485
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.477, -96.6262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3485 over Fremont 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3485 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.