US Bridges

Crawford Street over Stream

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · Mason Cty Crawfrd@hamlton · Structure no. M1565C7205

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford Street over Stream in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCrawford Street
CrossesStream
LocationMason Cty Crawfrd@hamlton
RouteCity Street 0C72
Coordinates41.2233, -99.2983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Crawford Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Street over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Street over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Street over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Crawford Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.