US Bridges

FAS 1270 over Republican River

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · Njct US34/N61 7E 2.9N · Structure no. C002907105

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1270 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1270 over Republican River in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesFAS 1270
CrossesRepublican River
LocationNjct US34/N61 7E 2.9N
RouteCounty Highway 1270
Coordinates40.1021, -101.3996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 1270 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1270 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1270 over Republican River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1270 over Republican River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1270 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.