US Bridges

FAS 1520 over Beaver Creek

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · JCT N46/N89 .5W .5S · Structure no. C003305920

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1520 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1520 over Beaver Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 1520
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationJCT N46/N89 .5W .5S
RouteCounty Highway 1520
Coordinates40.1215, -99.6486
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 1520 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1520 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1520 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1520 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1520 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.