US Bridges

FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · Wjct US136/N89 6.9W .5S · Structure no. C004200510

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1795 / B Road
CrossesSappa Creek
LocationWjct US136/N89 6.9W .5S
RouteCounty Highway 1795
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1244, -99.5928
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2011)
Projected traffic255 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1795 / B Road over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.