US Bridges

Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · JCT 73/159 4.4E 1S (P-27) · Structure no. C007405305

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesIrr/Fas 3615
CrossesBig Nemaha River
LocationJCT 73/159 4.4E 1S (P-27)
RouteCounty Highway 3615
Coordinates40.0438, -95.5205
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Fas 3615 over Big Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.