FIRST ST/FAS 2685
Carrying FIRST ST/FAS 2685 over LITTLE BLUE RIVER
HEBRON 1ST @ JEFFERSON, Thayer, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIRST ST/FAS 2685
The FIRST ST/FAS 2685 bridge in Thayer, Nebraska carries FIRST ST/FAS 2685 over LITTLE BLUE RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 104.2 meters (342 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,045 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 24.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FIRST ST/FAS 2685 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 104.2 m (342 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,045 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M117002513
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FIRST ST/FAS 2685 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 FIRST ST/FAS 2685 against other structures in Thayer 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 FIRST ST/FAS 2685?
FIRST ST/FAS 2685 in Thayer, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIRST ST/FAS 2685 inspected?
FIRST ST/FAS 2685'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 1,045 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIRST ST/FAS 2685 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 FIRST ST/FAS 2685?
FIRST ST/FAS 2685 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIRST ST/FAS 2685?
FIRST ST/FAS 2685 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FIRST ST/FAS 2685 and does age affect safety?
FIRST ST/FAS 2685 was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.
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.
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