US Bridges

FAS 1530 over Elk Creek

Poor

Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 1W 11.8S · Structure no. C003724020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1530 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1530 over Elk Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1530
CrossesElk Creek
LocationJCT US283/N23 1W 11.8S
RouteCounty Highway 1530
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4235, -99.8777
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 1530 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1530 over Elk Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1530 over Elk Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1530 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1530 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.