US Bridges

FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue River

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N66 9W 1.9S · Structure no. C007200705

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue River in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 2775
CrossesN Br Big Blue River
LocationJCT US81/N66 9W 1.9S
RouteCounty Highway 2775
Coordinates41.0475, -97.7695
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic165 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 2775 over N Br Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2775 over N Br Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.