US Bridges

FAS 2545 over Cedar River

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · JCT N14/N52 2.8S 4W · Structure no. C006342515

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2545 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2545 over Cedar River in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesFAS 2545
CrossesCedar River
LocationJCT N14/N52 2.8S 4W
RouteCounty Highway 2545
Coordinates41.4244, -98.0611
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2011)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2545 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2545 over Cedar 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 2545 over Cedar River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2545 over Cedar River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2545 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.