US Bridges

SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N33 4W 3.3S · Structure no. C005511505

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 42nd / FAS 3315
CrossesOlive Branch (w 14)
LocationJCT US77/N33 4W 3.3S
RouteCounty Highway 3315
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6067, -96.7814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic306 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14) carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 42nd / FAS 3315 over Olive Branch (w 14)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.