US Bridges

FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US81 6W 3.5N · Structure no. C003001325

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 2725
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
LocationJCT US6/US81 6W 3.5N
RouteCounty Highway 2725
Coordinates40.687, -97.7099
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2725 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.