US Bridges

US275 over Stream

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 4W Clearwater · Structure no. S275 02650

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US275 over Stream in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS275
CrossesStream
Location4W Clearwater
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates42.2014, -98.2678
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2018)
Projected traffic2,763 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US275 over Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US275 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 2024.

How much traffic does US275 over Stream carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US275 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.