US Bridges

FAS 3220 over Big Blue River

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT N4/N103 1N 5.2E · Structure no. C003403005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3220 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3220 over Big Blue River in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 3220
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationJCT N4/N103 1N 5.2E
RouteCounty Highway 3220
Coordinates40.321, -96.8193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2011)
Projected traffic425 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 3220 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3220 over Big Blue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3220 over Big Blue River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3220 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3220 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.