US Bridges

FAS 3430 over Sand Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · Wjct US77/N92 1W 7N · Structure no. C007812035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3430 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 3430 over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3430
CrossesSand Creek
LocationWjct US77/N92 1W 7N
RouteCounty Highway 3430
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3067, -96.6433
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 3430 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3430 over Sand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3430 over Sand Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3430 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3430 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.