US Bridges

FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal

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Keith County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-51B 1W 5.3N · Structure no. C005124905

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1345
CrossesSutherland Canal
LocationJCT US30/L-51B 1W 5.3N
RouteCounty Highway 1345
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2051, -101.5964
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2011)
Projected traffic465 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 1345 over Sutherland Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1345 over Sutherland Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.