US Bridges

FAS 3500 over Stream

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. B Bet. 15 & 16 · Structure no. C002710430

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3500 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3500 over Stream in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 3500
CrossesStream
LocationRd. B Bet. 15 & 16
RouteCounty Highway 3500
Coordinates41.7275, -96.6226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3500 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3500 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 3500 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3500 over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3500 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.