US Bridges

FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River

Fair

York County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US81 5.5S .5E · Structure no. C009314415

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2039. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2690
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
LocationJCT I80/US81 5.5S .5E
RouteCounty Highway 2690
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7421, -97.5876
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2690 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.