US Bridges

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2

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Lincoln County, Nebraska · 7S 4.5E of Brady · Structure no. C005626805

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 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 MP 32.2
Location7S 4.5E of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 1480
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.916, -100.289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal MP 32.2?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.