US Bridges

FAS 2795 over Platte River

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · Sjct US30/US81 6.6W 2.9S · Structure no. C007103705

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
956 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2795 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2795 over Platte River in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 956 ft (291.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 211.3 mi (340 km).

CarriesFAS 2795
CrossesPlatte River
LocationSjct US30/US81 6.6W 2.9S
RouteCounty Highway 2795
Coordinates41.3666, -97.4951
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length956 ft (291.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2011)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed211.3 mi (340 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 2795 over Platte River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2795 over Platte 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 2795 over Platte River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2795 over Platte River?

The structure is 956 ft (291.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2795 over Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.