Fas 1495 over Dismal River
Thomas County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fas 1495 over Dismal River in Thomas County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 15 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2011).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 20 inventoried bridges in Thomas County rated fair (40.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | Jct N2/s-86a 13S |
| NBI structure number | C008600305 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Thomas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thedford Viaduct over N 2 BNSF RR | 2009 | 1,880 | Good |
| US83 over Middle Loup River | 2009 | 1,240 | Good |
| US83 over Dismal River | 1979 | 1,135 | Good |
| N2 over Middle Loup River | 1992 | 750 | Good |
| N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-j | 1992 | 750 | Good |
| N2 over Middle Loup River | 1992 | 750 | Good |
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