US Bridges

FAS 3165 over Union Creek

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Stanton County, Nebraska · JCT N32/N57 3W 5N · Structure no. C008401110

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3165 over Union Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3165 over Union Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3165
CrossesUnion Creek
LocationJCT N32/N57 3W 5N
RouteCounty Highway 3165
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.904, -97.2716
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 3165 over Union Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3165 over Union 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3165 over Union Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3165 over Union Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3165 over Union Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.