US Bridges

Township Road over Stream

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1SE of Berwyn #162 · Structure no. C002155810

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Township Road over Stream in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesStream
Location1SE of Berwyn #162
RouteCounty Highway 558
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3367, -99.4817
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.