US Bridges

FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N59/N121 11W .8N · Structure no. C005405703

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 2965
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJCT N59/N121 11W .8N
RouteCounty Highway 2965
Coordinates42.4802, -97.7594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 2965 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2965 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.