US Bridges

FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · Sjct US83/N23 18.8S 5.5W · Structure no. C003200305P

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesFAS 1525
CrossesRed Willow Creek
LocationSjct US83/N23 18.8S 5.5W
RouteCounty Highway 1525
Coordinates40.3859, -100.7487
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek 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 1525 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1525 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.