County Highway over Stream B. Keim
PoorClosed to trafficBrown County, Nebraska · 2N Ainsworth · Structure no. C000903515
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Stream B. Keim is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Stream B. Keim in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Stream B. Keim built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Stream B. Keim in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2018.
How much traffic does County Highway over Stream B. Keim carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Stream B. Keim?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Stream B. Keim?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.