US Bridges

FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT N8/S-34A 1W 4.2N · Structure no. C003404525

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3285/S 162 RD
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationJCT N8/S-34A 1W 4.2N
RouteCounty Highway 3285
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1046, -96.5016
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3285/S 162 RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.