US Bridges

FAS 2515 over Silver Creek

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N92 1.5W 2.4N · Structure no. C006114105

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2515 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2515 over Silver Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2515
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationJCT US30/N92 1.5W 2.4N
RouteCounty Highway 2515
Coordinates41.2253, -97.9059
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2011)
Projected traffic290 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 2515 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2515 over Silver Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2515 over Silver Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2515 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2515 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.