US Bridges

FAS 2480 over Silver Creek

Fair

Merrick County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N92 7N 8.2E · Structure no. C006111605

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2480 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2480 over Silver Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2480
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationJCT US30/N92 7N 8.2E
RouteCounty Highway 2480
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2934, -97.7251
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2480 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2480 over Silver Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2480 over Silver Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2480 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2480 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.