US Bridges

FAS 2350 over Little Blue River

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · JCT N4/S-65A 5S 1.1W · Structure no. C006541820

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2350 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2350 over Little Blue River in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2350
CrossesLittle Blue River
LocationJCT N4/S-65A 5S 1.1W
RouteCounty Highway 2350
Coordinates40.2344, -97.9162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2011)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2350 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2350 over Little Blue 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 2350 over Little Blue River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2350 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2350 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.