US Bridges

FAS 1210 over Western Canal

FairPosted for load

Keith County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-51A .7W 1.8S · Structure no. C005111705

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1210 over Western Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1210 over Western Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 1210
CrossesWestern Canal
LocationJCT I80/L-51A .7W 1.8S
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0507, -101.9024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 1210 over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1210 over Western 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1210 over Western Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1210 over Western Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1210 over Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.