FAS 1653 over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrontier County, Nebraska · 12.5E 7.5S of Stockville · Structure no. C003206710P
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1653 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 1653 over Deer Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1653 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1653 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1653 over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1653 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1653 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.