US Bridges

Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S-87B 3.6W · Structure no. C008703205

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIrr/Fas 3920
CrossesBig Slough Creek
LocationJCT US77/S-87B 3.6W
RouteCounty Highway 3920
Coordinates42.061, -96.5313
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2011)
Projected traffic245 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough 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 2021.

How much traffic does Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Fas 3920 over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.