US Bridges

FAS 1265 over North Platte River

PoorPosted for load

Garden County, Nebraska · Ejct US26/N92 .5S .9W · Structure no. C003505305P

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
703 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1265 over North Platte River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 1265 over North Platte River in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2033. The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1265
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationEjct US26/N92 .5S .9W
RouteCounty Highway 1265
CountyGarden County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3178, -102.1431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length703 ft (214.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic155 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on 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 1265 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1265 over North Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1265 over North Platte River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1265 over North Platte River?

The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1265 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.