US Bridges

FAS 2795 over S Ch Platte River

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · Wjct US81/N92 5E 11.1N · Structure no. C007203515

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2795 over S Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2795 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2795
CrossesS Ch Platte River
LocationWjct US81/N92 5E 11.1N
RouteCounty Highway 2795
Coordinates41.3381, -97.5026
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
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 2795 over S Ch Platte River built?

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

What condition is FAS 2795 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2795 over S Ch Platte River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2795 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2795 over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.