US Bridges

FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Nebraska · JCT N41/N50 11W 2.5N · Structure no. C004910925

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3595
CrossesN Fk Big Nemaha River
LocationJCT N41/N50 11W 2.5N
RouteCounty Highway 3595
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4572, -96.3881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2011)
Projected traffic320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3595 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.