US Bridges

FAS 1480 over Thirty Mile Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 8S 6E of Brady · Structure no. C005657010

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1480 over Thirty Mile Canal is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1480 over Thirty Mile Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1480
CrossesThirty Mile Canal
Location8S 6E of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 1480
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9018, -100.2452
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Thirty Mile Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1480 over Thirty Mile 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 Thirty Mile Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1480 over Thirty Mile Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1480 over Thirty Mile Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.