US Bridges

FAS 2695 over Little Blue River

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · Ejct US81/US136 7E 1.6N · Structure no. C008504130

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2695 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2695 over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAS 2695
CrossesLittle Blue River
LocationEjct US81/US136 7E 1.6N
RouteCounty Highway 2695
Coordinates40.1704, -97.4446
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 2695 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2695 over Little Blue River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2695 over Little Blue River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2695 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2695 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.