US Bridges

FAS 3005 over Swan Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Nebraska · JCT N41/S-76D 7.1S · Structure no. C007603110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3005 over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3005 over Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3005
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationJCT N41/S-76D 7.1S
RouteCounty Highway 3005
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3768, -97.0844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3005 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3005 over Swan Creek 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 3005 over Swan Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3005 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3005 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.