US Bridges

FAS 2495 over Wood River

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N14 8W 8.5S · Structure no. C006101505

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2495 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2495 over Wood River in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 242.3 mi (390 km).

CarriesFAS 2495
CrossesWood River
LocationJCT US30/N14 8W 8.5S
RouteCounty Highway 2495
Coordinates40.9924, -98.1496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2011)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed242.3 mi (390 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 2495 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2495 over Wood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2495 over Wood River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2495 over Wood River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2495 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.