US Bridges

252nd Street over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 5.5S 1W of Waterloo · Structure no. C002801705

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd Street over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 252nd Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries252nd Street
CrossesStream
Location5.5S 1W of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates41.2049, -96.3111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2005)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 252nd Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd Street 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 252nd Street over Stream carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 252nd Street over Stream?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.