US Bridges

FAS 2145 over Republican River

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · JCT US136/US281 7.2W .8S · Structure no. C009100905

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2145 over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2145 over Republican River in Webster 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 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesFAS 2145
CrossesRepublican River
LocationJCT US136/US281 7.2W .8S
RouteCounty Highway 2145
Coordinates40.0774, -98.6508
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 2145 over Republican River built?

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

What condition is FAS 2145 over Republican River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2145 over Republican River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2145 over Republican River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2145 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.