US Bridges

Saddlehorn Road over Stream

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 4255 E. Saddlehorn RD · Structure no. C000123230

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddlehorn Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Saddlehorn Road over Stream in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddlehorn Road
CrossesStream
Location4255 E. Saddlehorn RD
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4809, -98.317
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddlehorn Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddlehorn Road 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Saddlehorn Road over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Saddlehorn Road over Stream?

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

Who owns Saddlehorn Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.