US Bridges

FAS 1545 over Republican River

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · Ejct US6/US83 10.9E 1.4N · Structure no. C007303705P

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
403 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1545 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1545 over Republican River in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1545
CrossesRepublican River
LocationEjct US6/US83 10.9E 1.4N
RouteCounty Highway 1545
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.222, -100.4166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2011)
Projected traffic415 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 1545 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1545 over Republican River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1545 over Republican River carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1545 over Republican River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1545 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.