US Bridges

County Road 769 over Stream

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1.5N .5W of Sumner · Structure no. C002421210

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 769 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 769 over Stream in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Road 769
CrossesStream
Location1.5N .5W of Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 212
Coordinates40.975, -99.5167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 769 over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 769 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 Road 769 over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 769 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 769 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.