US Bridges

FAS 3212 over Big Blue River

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT US77/L-34F 1.6S 4.4E · Structure no. C003404605P

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3212 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3212 over Big Blue River in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesFAS 3212
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationJCT US77/L-34F 1.6S 4.4E
RouteCounty Highway 3212
Coordinates40.1975, -96.6632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3212 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3212 over Big Blue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3212 over Big Blue River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3212 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3212 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.