US Bridges

FAS 1665 over Republican River

GoodPosted for load

Furnas County, Nebraska · 1S Edison · Structure no. S136 00212B

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
654 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1665 over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1665 over Republican River in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesFAS 1665
CrossesRepublican River
Location1S Edison
RouteCounty Highway 1665
Coordinates40.2687, -99.7764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length654 ft (199.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 1665 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1665 over Republican River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1665 over Republican River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1665 over Republican River?

The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1665 over Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.