US Bridges

FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 7N 6.6E · Structure no. C003733930

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 445 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 1695
CrossesTri-County Supply Canal
LocationJCT US283/N23 7N 6.6E
RouteCounty Highway 1695
Coordinates40.6912, -99.7371
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2011)
Projected traffic445 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1695 over Tri-County Supply Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.