US Bridges

North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · Njct US281/N2 .8W .8N · Structure no. C004013520

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNorth Rd/Fas 2285
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationNjct US281/N2 .8W .8N
RouteCounty Highway 2285
Coordinates40.968, -98.3979
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
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 North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Rd/Fas 2285 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.