US Bridges

FAS 3015 over Little Blue River

Fair

Jefferson County, Nebraska · JCT N8/N103 4.8W 1.2S · Structure no. C004803705P

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3015 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3015 over Little Blue River in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 317 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3015
CrossesLittle Blue River
LocationJCT N8/N103 4.8W 1.2S
RouteCounty Highway 3015
Coordinates40.0285, -97.0249
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2011)
Projected traffic317 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3015 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3015 over Little Blue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3015 over Little Blue River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3015 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3015 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.