US Bridges

FAS 1555 over Republican River

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · Ejct US6/US83 1.1N 6.5E · Structure no. C007312915

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1555 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1555 over Republican River in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1555
CrossesRepublican River
LocationEjct US6/US83 1.1N 6.5E
RouteCounty Highway 1550
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2168, -100.497
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2011)
Projected traffic235 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1555 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1555 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 1555 over Republican River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1555 over Republican River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1555 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.