US Bridges

FAS 3870 over New York Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · Wjct US30/US73 5.2N 7.3W · Structure no. C008901010P

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3870 over New York Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 3870 over New York 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3870
CrossesNew York Creek
LocationWjct US30/US73 5.2N 7.3W
RouteCounty Highway 3870
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6184, -96.2877
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic70 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 3870 over New York Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 3870 over New York 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 3870 over New York Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3870 over New York Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns FAS 3870 over New York Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.