FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 2815

Carrying FAS 2815 over PRAIRIE CREEK

1N US30 MERRICK CL, Platte, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 2815

The FAS 2815 bridge in Platte, Nebraska carries FAS 2815 over PRAIRIE CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 675 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAS 2815 compares

▼ 7.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Nebraska bridges
434
Bridges in Platte · 21 in Poor condition
FAS 2815 20.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−2.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
675 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007102505

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 2815 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAS 2815 against other structures in Platte and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAS 2815?

FAS 2815 in Platte, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 2815 inspected?

FAS 2815's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 675 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 2815 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAS 2815?

FAS 2815 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 2815?

FAS 2815 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 2815 and does age affect safety?

FAS 2815 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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