US Bridges

FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River

Good

Keya Paha County, Nebraska · Wjct N12/N137 2N 5.7W · Structure no. C005207705P

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesFAS 1915
CrossesKeya Paha River
LocationWjct N12/N137 2N 5.7W
RouteCounty Highway 1915
Coordinates42.9475, -99.4452
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 1915 over Keya Paha River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1915 over Keya Paha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.