US Bridges

S26B Concord Spur over Stream

Fair

Dixon County, Nebraska · 1E Concord · Structure no. SS26B00188

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S26B Concord Spur over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying S26B Concord Spur over Stream in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS26B Concord Spur
CrossesStream
Location1E Concord
RouteState Highway 0S26B
Coordinates42.3805, -96.9679
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic442 by 2038
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S26B Concord Spur over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S26B Concord Spur 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S26B Concord Spur over Stream carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S26B Concord Spur over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S26B Concord Spur over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.