US Bridges

FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Furnas County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N89 5S 7.4E · Structure no. C003314220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek in Furnas 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1520
CrossesSappa Creek
LocationJCT US283/N89 5S 7.4E
RouteCounty Highway 1520
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0602, -99.7539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1520 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1520 over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.