US Bridges

Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT N43/S-55D 4S .1E · Structure no. C005517220

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFirth Rd/Fas 3250
CrossesN Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217)
LocationJCT N43/S-55D 4S .1E
RouteCounty Highway 3250
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5378, -96.5009
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2016)
Projected traffic377 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 Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217) carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217)?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Firth Rd/Fas 3250 over N Fk Big Nemaha R(y 217)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.