US Bridges

FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek

Fair

Frontier County, Nebraska · North/East Edge Maywood · Structure no. C003210810

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1585
CrossesMedicine Creek
LocationNorth/East Edge Maywood
RouteCounty Highway 1585
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6567, -100.6117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 1585 over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1585 over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.