US Bridges

Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · Ceresco Main @ US77 · Structure no. M047005425

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St/Fas 3390
CrossesHobsons Branch
LocationCeresco Main @ US77
RouteCity Street 3390
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0601, -96.6411
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2011)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main St/Fas 3390 over Hobsons Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.