US Bridges

FAS 2315 over Cedar River

Poor

Greeley County, Nebraska · JCT US281/N56 9E 9.8N · Structure no. C003904125

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2315 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2315 over Cedar River in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2315
CrossesCedar River
LocationJCT US281/N56 9E 9.8N
RouteCounty Highway 2315
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6789, -98.3683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2011)
Projected traffic470 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2315 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2315 over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2315 over Cedar River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2315 over Cedar River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2315 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.