US Bridges

River Road over Stream

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · .2E of Plattsmouth · Structure no. C001356345P

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying River Road over Stream in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesStream
Location.2E of Plattsmouth
RouteCounty Highway 0P563
Coordinates41.0094, -95.8777
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2003)
Projected traffic742 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

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 River Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 River Road over Stream carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns River Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.