US Bridges

North Rd/Fas 2285 over Prairie Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · Njct US281/N2 .7W 2.3N · Structure no. C004013525

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Rd/Fas 2285 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Rd/Fas 2285 over Prairie Creek in Hall 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 8 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNorth Rd/Fas 2285
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationNjct US281/N2 .7W 2.3N
RouteCounty Highway 2285
Coordinates40.9846, -98.3978
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is North Rd/Fas 2285 over Prairie 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 2022.

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

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

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

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Rd/Fas 2285 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.