US Bridges

FAS 2450 over Platte River

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N14 2.8E .6S · Structure no. C006104005P

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
952 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2450 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2450 over Platte River in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,611 by 2033. The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesFAS 2450
CrossesPlatte River
LocationJCT US30/N14 2.8E .6S
RouteCounty Highway 2450
Coordinates41.1069, -97.9484
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length952 ft (290.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2011)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 2450 over Platte River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2450 over Platte 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2450 over Platte River carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2450 over Platte River?

The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2450 over Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.