US Bridges

Bay Road over Stream

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · .2E .1N US34/BAY RD · Structure no. C001300430P

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Road over Stream in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesBay Road
CrossesStream
Location.2E .1N US34/BAY RD
RouteCounty Highway 430
Coordinates41.0456, -95.914
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Bay Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Road 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bay Road over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bay Road over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Bay Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.