US Bridges

FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte River

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · JCT N92/MERRICK Cl 5NE · Structure no. C007200905P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte River in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

CarriesFAS 2775
CrossesS Ch Platte River
LocationJCT N92/MERRICK Cl 5NE
RouteCounty Highway 2775
Coordinates41.244, -97.7442
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 S Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2775 over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.