US Bridges

FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal

Fair

Phelps County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US183 10N 4.5W · Structure no. C006901610

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1540
CrossesPhelps County Canal
LocationJCT US6/US183 10N 4.5W
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5837, -99.4626
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2011)
Projected traffic165 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 1540 over Phelps County Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1540 over Phelps County Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.