US Bridges

FAS 1545 over Beaver Creek

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · JCT US83/N89 9E 2.8N · Structure no. C007303910

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1545 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1545 over Beaver Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 1545
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationJCT US83/N89 9E 2.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1545
Coordinates40.0544, -100.4001
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
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 1545 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1545 over Beaver 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1545 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1545 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1545 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.