US Bridges

FAS 1680 over Geranium Canal

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 11W Ord · Structure no. C008802003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1680 over Geranium Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1680 over Geranium Canal in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1680
CrossesGeranium Canal
Location11W Ord
RouteCounty Highway 1680
CountyValley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6106, -99.1542
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2011)
Projected traffic395 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 1680 over Geranium Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1680 over Geranium 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1680 over Geranium Canal carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1680 over Geranium Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1680 over Geranium Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.