US Bridges

FAS 1655 over Republican River

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US283 .5S 5.8W · Structure no. C003322130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1655 over Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1655 over Republican River 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1655
CrossesRepublican River
LocationJCT US6/US283 .5S 5.8W
RouteCounty Highway 1655
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2985, -100.007
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2011)
Projected traffic210 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 1655 over Republican River built?

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

What condition is FAS 1655 over Republican River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1655 over Republican River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1655 over Republican River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1655 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.