US Bridges

FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US83 1.5S .3E · Structure no. U177524415

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace 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 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 2,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1480
CrossesNppd Tailrace Canal
LocationJCT I80/US83 1.5S .3E
RouteCity Street 1480
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0901, -100.7595
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2007)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1480 over Nppd Tailrace Canal built?

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

What condition is FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace Canal carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace Canal?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1480 over Nppd Tailrace Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.