US Bridges

240th Street over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 4S of Waterloo · Structure no. C002801905

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th Street over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 240th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries240th Street
CrossesStream
Location4S of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2278, -96.2918
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2005)
Projected traffic98 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 240th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th Street 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 240th Street over Stream carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 240th Street over Stream?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 240th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.