US Bridges

FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek

GoodPosted for load

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 5.5N 9.6E · Structure no. C007112870

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2780
CrossesLoseke Creek
LocationJCT US81/N22 5.5N 9.6E
RouteCounty Highway 2780
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5548, -97.2796
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2011)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2780 over Loseke 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2780 over Loseke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.