US Bridges

FAS 2920 over Swan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Saline County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N74 3S 6.3E · Structure no. C007614620

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2920 over Swan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 2920 over Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2920
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationJCT N15/N74 3S 6.3E
RouteCounty Highway 2920
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3787, -97.0624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2011)
Projected traffic135 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2920 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2920 over Swan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2920 over Swan Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2920 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2920 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.