US Bridges

S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 0W Bruno · Structure no. SS12B00841

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS12B Bruno-Abie
CrossesStream
Location0W Bruno
RouteState Highway 0S12B
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2785, -96.9681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2018)
Projected traffic993 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S12B Bruno-Abie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S12B Bruno-Abie over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.