US Bridges

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT I80/S-56A .7N 5.3E · Structure no. C005634805

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 447.4 mi (720 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1480
CrossesTri-County Canal
LocationJCT I80/S-56A .7N 5.3E
RouteCounty Highway 1480
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.061, -100.625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic265 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed447.4 mi (720 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 October 2024.

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

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.