US Bridges

FAS 3265 over Big Blue River

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N8 .5E 5.3N · Structure no. C003405805P

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3265 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3265 over Big Blue River in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3265
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationJCT US77/N8 .5E 5.3N
RouteCounty Highway 3265
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1099, -96.6235
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 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 traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 3265 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3265 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 3265 over Big Blue River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3265 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3265 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.