US Bridges

FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 12W 2.1N · Structure no. C007111510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 2845
CrossesLooking Glass Creek
LocationJCT US81/N22 12W 2.1N
RouteCounty Highway 2845
Coordinates41.5054, -97.696
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2011)
Projected traffic545 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 2845 over Looking Glass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2845 over Looking Glass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.