US Bridges

Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 4120 E Oregon Trail Rd. · Structure no. C000103025

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesOregon Trail Rd.
CrossesStream
Location4120 E Oregon Trail Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates40.4955, -98.319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Oregon Trail Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.