US Bridges

FAS 2815 over Loup River

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 7W .9S · Structure no. C007102510

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
928 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2815 over Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2815 over Loup River in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,945 by 2033. The structure is 928 ft (282.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 292 mi (470 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2815
CrossesLoup River
LocationJCT US81/N22 7W .9S
RouteCounty Highway 2815
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.46, -97.6017
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length928 ft (282.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2011)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed292 mi (470 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 2815 over Loup River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2815 over Loup 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2815 over Loup River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2815 over Loup River?

The structure is 928 ft (282.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2815 over Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.