US Bridges

FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

York County, Nebraska · .2N 3.2W of Lushton · Structure no. C009304605

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2688
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location.2N 3.2W of Lushton
RouteCounty Highway 2688
Coordinates40.7275, -97.7886
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2688 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.