US Bridges

Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/US77 8.6E 2S · Structure no. C005513825

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesVandorn ST/FAS3320
CrossesStevens Creek (j 22)
LocationJCT US34/US77 8.6E 2S
RouteCounty Highway 3320
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7841, -96.5418
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2018)
Projected traffic675 by 2042
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 Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22) carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22)?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vandorn ST/FAS3320 over Stevens Creek (j 22)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.