US Bridges

FAS 1445 over Big Canyon

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Hitchcock County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N25 1.4S 1.2E · Structure no. C004412810

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1445 over Big Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1445 over Big Canyon in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 475 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1445
CrossesBig Canyon
LocationJCT US34/N25 1.4S 1.2E
RouteCounty Highway 1445
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1617, -100.9917
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2011)
Projected traffic475 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 FAS 1445 over Big Canyon built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1445 over Big Canyon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1445 over Big Canyon carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1445 over Big Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 1445 over Big Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.