US Bridges

FAS 2950 over Big Blue River

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Nebraska · JCT N41/N103 5N .4E · Structure no. C007602240

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2950 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2950 over Big Blue River in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 2950
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationJCT N41/N103 5N .4E
RouteCounty Highway 2950
Coordinates40.5528, -96.9511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 2950 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2950 over Big Blue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2950 over Big Blue River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2950 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2950 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.