US Bridges

FAS 2920 over Town Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S-34D 2.3E · Structure no. C003402230

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2920 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2920 over Town Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2920
CrossesTown Creek
LocationJCT US77/S-34D 2.3E
RouteCounty Highway 2920
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3784, -96.7007
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic605 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 2920 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2920 over Town 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2920 over Town Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2920 over Town Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2920 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.