US Bridges

Old Highway 20 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Dawes County, Nebraska · Njct US20/N71 8.9NE 2.5NE · Structure no. C002322510P

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 20 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 20 over Stream in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 20
CrossesStream
LocationNjct US20/N71 8.9NE 2.5NE
RouteCounty Highway 0P125
CountyDawes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7882, -103.2485
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Old Highway 20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 20 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 20 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Old Highway 20 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 20 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.