US Bridges

FAS 2815 over Columbus Genoa Canal

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 7W .8N · Structure no. C007112520

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2815 over Columbus Genoa Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2815 over Columbus Genoa Canal in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2815
CrossesColumbus Genoa Canal
LocationJCT US81/N22 7W .8N
RouteCounty Highway 2815
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.485, -97.5983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2011)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Columbus Genoa Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAS 2815 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2815 over Columbus Genoa Canal carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2815 over Columbus Genoa Canal?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2815 over Columbus Genoa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.