US Bridges

FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Furnas County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N89 7.2S 4.1W · Structure no. C003302515

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1655/ Road 420
CrossesSappa Creek
LocationJCT US283/N89 7.2S 4.1W
RouteCounty Highway 1655
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.029, -99.9676
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1655/ Road 420 over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.