US Bridges

FAS 3485 over Maple Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · RD.14 Bet. L & M · Structure no. C002712710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3485 over Maple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3485 over Maple Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 3485
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationRD.14 Bet. L & M
RouteCounty Highway 3485
Coordinates41.5703, -96.655
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic109 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 3485 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3485 over Maple 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 3485 over Maple Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3485 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3485 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.