US Bridges

R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US6/S-55A .4N · Structure no. C005520925

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 731 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,242 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesR55M/FAS 3395
CrossesMiddle Creek (m 147)
LocationJCT US6/S-55A .4N
RouteCounty Highway 3395
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8186, -96.8347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2019)
Projected traffic1,242 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 R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147) 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 R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147) carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147)?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns R55M/FAS 3395 over Middle Creek (m 147)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.