US Bridges

FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · 1N Haigler · Structure no. C002901305P

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesFAS 1303
CrossesN Fk Republican River
Location1N Haigler
RouteCounty Highway 1303
Coordinates40.0207, -101.9395
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 1303 over N Fk Republican River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1303 over N Fk Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.