US Bridges

FAS 3215 over Stream

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N59 4E 2S · Structure no. C001401510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3215 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 3215 over Stream in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3215
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US81/N59 4E 2S
RouteCounty Highway 3215
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4392, -97.3487
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic120 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 3215 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3215 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3215 over Stream carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3215 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 3215 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.