US Bridges

FAS 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-71D 1W 3.8N · Structure no. C007104710

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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 1,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,775 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2865
CrossesColumbus Genoa Canal
LocationJCT US30/L-71D 1W 3.8N
RouteCounty Highway 2865
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.495, -97.3883
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2011)
Projected traffic2,775 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 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is FAS 2865 over Columbus Genoa 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 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2865 over Columbus Genoa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.