US Bridges

FAS 2065 over Farwell Main Canal

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · Ejct N58/N92 8E 2.8N · Structure no. C008214515

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2065 over Farwell Main Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2065 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 2065
CrossesFarwell Main Canal
LocationEjct N58/N92 8E 2.8N
RouteCounty Highway 2065
Coordinates41.3026, -98.7847
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic85 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 2065 over Farwell Main Canal built?

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

What condition is FAS 2065 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 2065 over Farwell Main Canal carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FAS 2065 over Farwell Main Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2065 over Farwell Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.