US Bridges

FAS 3490 over Bell Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · Wjct US30/US73 12.3W 9.3N · Structure no. C008900405

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3490 over Bell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3490 over Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3490
CrossesBell Creek
LocationWjct US30/US73 12.3W 9.3N
RouteCounty Highway 3490
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6683, -96.3717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2011)
Projected traffic495 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 FAS 3490 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3490 over Bell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3490 over Bell Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3490 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3490 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.