US Bridges

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 5S 2.5E of Brady · Structure no. C005626405

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1480
CrossesTri-County Canal
Location5S 2.5E of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 1480
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.946, -100.329
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 1480 over Tri-County Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.