US Bridges

FAS 3020 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N64 9.2E · Structure no. C001211845

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3020 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3020 over Stream in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3020
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N15/N64 9.2E
RouteCounty Highway 3020
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3362, -96.9555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
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 FAS 3020 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3020 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3020 over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3020 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3020 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.