US Bridges

FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · Ejct N58/N92 4E 2.2N · Structure no. C008213715

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 1940
CrossesFarwell Main Canal
LocationEjct N58/N92 4E 2.2N
RouteCounty Highway 1940
Coordinates41.292, -98.8606
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1940 over Farwell Main Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1940 over Farwell Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.