US Bridges

252nd Street over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, Nebraska · 4.5N 2E of Valley · Structure no. C002801735

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd Street over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 252nd Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries252nd Street
CrossesStream
Location4.5N 2E of Valley
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates41.3864, -96.3114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2005)
Projected traffic79 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 252nd Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd Street over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 252nd Street over Stream carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 252nd Street over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.