US Bridges

County Highway over Stream

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 1E 9.2S of Clarkson · Structure no. C001901730

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stream is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Stream in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStream
Location1E 9.2S of Clarkson
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.585, -97.0983
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 County Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.