US Bridges

FAS 2485 over Wood River

Fair

Merrick County, Nebraska · 1S US30 Hall Cl · Structure no. C006100103

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2485 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2485 over Wood River in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesFAS 2485
CrossesWood River
Location1S US30 Hall Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2485
Coordinates40.9346, -98.2825
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2011)
Projected traffic625 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 2485 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2485 over Wood River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2485 over Wood River carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2485 over Wood River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2485 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.