US Bridges

FAS 1945 over Republican River

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · US-136 and 41 1/2 · Structure no. C003104310P

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1945 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1945 over Republican River in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1945
CrossesRepublican River
LocationUS-136 and 41 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 1945
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0888, -98.7652
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2011)
Projected traffic280 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 1945 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1945 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1945 over Republican River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1945 over Republican River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1945 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.