US Bridges

FAS 3140 over Stream

Fair

Dixon County, Nebraska · JCT US20/N116 3S .2W · Structure no. C002604210

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3140 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3140 over Stream in Dixon 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3140
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US20/N116 3S .2W
RouteCounty Highway 3140
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.424, -97.0014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 FAS 3140 over Stream built?

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

What condition is FAS 3140 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3140 over Stream carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3140 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3140 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.