US Bridges

FAS 2485 over Dry Run

Fair

Merrick County, Nebraska · 6.2S Worms · Structure no. C006100320

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2485 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2485 over Dry Run in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2485
CrossesDry Run
Location6.2S Worms
RouteCounty Highway 2485
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0093, -98.2639
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2011)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Dry Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2485 over Dry Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2485 over Dry Run carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2485 over Dry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2485 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.