US Bridges

FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River

Fair

Pierce County, Nebraska · Ejct US20/N121 5W .3N · Structure no. C007012115

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 785 vehicles a day, projected to reach 525 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2945
CrossesW Br N Fk Elkhorn River
LocationEjct US20/N121 5W .3N
RouteCounty Highway 2945
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3715, -97.6403
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2011)
Projected traffic525 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 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 2945 over W Br N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.