US Bridges

FAS 1525 over Republican River

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · Wjct US6/US83 .2S 4.3W · Structure no. C007310510

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1525 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1525 over Republican River in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

CarriesFAS 1525
CrossesRepublican River
LocationWjct US6/US83 .2S 4.3W
RouteCounty Highway 1525
Coordinates40.1967, -100.7217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 1525 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1525 over Republican 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 1525 over Republican River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1525 over Republican River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1525 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.