US Bridges

Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N11 4W .1S · Structure no. C004010530

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBlf Cen RD/FAS2245
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT N2/N11 4W .1S
RouteCounty Highway 2245
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0022, -98.684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blf Cen RD/FAS2245 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.