US Bridges

FAS 1565 over Republican River

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · Ejct US6/US83 17.2E 2.4N · Structure no. C007304905P

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1565 over Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1565 over Republican River in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1565
CrossesRepublican River
LocationEjct US6/US83 17.2E 2.4N
RouteCounty Highway 1565
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2476, -100.3831
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2011)
Projected traffic305 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1565 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1565 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 1565 over Republican River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1565 over Republican River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1565 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.