US Bridges

FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-80F 1.7S · Structure no. C008000315

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 3045
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationJCT I80/L-80F 1.7S
RouteCounty Highway 3045
Coordinates40.7969, -97.3492
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2011)
Projected traffic280 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3045 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.