US Bridges

FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-56D 17.7S .3W · Structure no. C005609305P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesFAS 1545
CrossesWest Deer Creek Canyon
LocationJCT I80/L-56D 17.7S .3W
RouteCounty Highway 1545
Coordinates40.7475, -100.3788
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 1545 over West Deer Creek Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.