US Bridges

FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N25 2.5W 14.5N · Structure no. C005631115

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 298.3 mi (480 km).

CarriesFAS 1475
CrossesWest Birdwood Creek
LocationJCT US30/N25 2.5W 14.5N
RouteCounty Highway 1475
Coordinates41.365, -101.1733
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic94 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed298.3 mi (480 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek 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 1475 over West Birdwood Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1475 over West Birdwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.