US Bridges

FAS 1425 over Republican River

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N25 11.5W 2.7S · Structure no. C004401105

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1425 over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1425 over Republican River in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 217.5 mi (350 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1425
CrossesRepublican River
LocationJCT US34/N25 11.5W 2.7S
RouteCounty Highway 1425
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1412, -101.2303
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2011)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed217.5 mi (350 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 1425 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1425 over Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1425 over Republican River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1425 over Republican River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1425 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.