US Bridges

FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT I80/S-56A .8N 6W · Structure no. C005636715

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2015 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 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1480
CrossesTri-County Canal
LocationJCT I80/S-56A .8N 6W
RouteCounty Highway 1480
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.063, -100.64
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2015)
Projected traffic410 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 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 2022.

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

About 345 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1480 over Tri-County Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.