US Bridges

FAS 1855 over Stream

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · JCT N40/N21 2.2S 11.7E · Structure no. C002107510P

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1855 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1855 over Stream in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAS 1855
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N40/N21 2.2S 11.7E
RouteCounty Highway 1855
Coordinates41.1035, -99.5367
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 1855 over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1855 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 1855 over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1855 over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1855 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.