US Bridges

FAS 1975 over Little Blue River

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · Y and 40 · Structure no. C003114120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1975 over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1975 over Little Blue River in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 1975
CrossesLittle Blue River
LocationY and 40
RouteCounty Highway 1975
Coordinates40.3458, -98.8024
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 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 1975 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1975 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1975 over Little Blue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1975 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1975 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.