US Bridges

FAS 2075 over Geranium Canal

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 3S 9W Ord · Structure no. C008821110

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2075 over Geranium Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2075 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2075
CrossesGeranium Canal
Location3S 9W Ord
RouteCounty Highway 2075
CountyValley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5708, -99.1161
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 2075 over Geranium Canal built?

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

What condition is FAS 2075 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 2075 over Geranium Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2075 over Geranium Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2075 over Geranium Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.