US Bridges

FAS 2920 over Pierce Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S-34D 4.3E · Structure no. C003402235

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2920 over Pierce Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2920 over Pierce 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2920
CrossesPierce Creek
LocationJCT US77/S-34D 4.3E
RouteCounty Highway 2920
Coordinates40.3783, -96.6612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2011)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 Pierce Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 2920 over Pierce 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 Pierce Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2920 over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2920 over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.