US Bridges

FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal

Fair

Keith County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-51C .3S · Structure no. C005107505P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 1210
CrossesSouth Platte River Canal
LocationJCT I80/L-51C .3S
RouteCounty Highway 1210
Coordinates41.1067, -101.3567
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 1210 over South Platte River Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1210 over South Platte River Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.