US Bridges

FAS 1345 over North Platte River

Fair

Keith County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-51B 1W 5.8N · Structure no. C005124910

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1345 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1345 over North Platte River in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2033. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 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
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationJCT US30/L-51B 1W 5.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1345
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.211, -101.5964
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 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

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 1345 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1345 over North Platte 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1345 over North Platte River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1345 over North Platte River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1345 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.