US Bridges

US183 over Stream

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 8N Miller · Structure no. S183 07215

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 over Stream in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183
CrossesStream
Location8N Miller
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0407, -99.3796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US183 over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.