US Bridges

FAS 2635 over Niobrara River

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 1W 5S of Verdel · Structure no. C005410920

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,242 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2635 over Niobrara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2635 over Niobrara River 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 379 mi (610 km).

CarriesFAS 2635
CrossesNiobrara River
Location1W 5S of Verdel
RouteCounty Highway 2635
Coordinates42.7415, -98.2228
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,242 ft (378.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed379 mi (610 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 2635 over Niobrara River built?

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

What condition is FAS 2635 over Niobrara 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2635 over Niobrara River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2635 over Niobrara River?

The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2635 over Niobrara River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.