US Bridges

Pacific Street over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2.5S 3W of Waterloo · Structure no. C002802205

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Street over Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pacific 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesPacific Street
CrossesStream
Location2.5S 3W of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates41.2482, -96.3505
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Pacific Street over Stream built?

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

What condition is Pacific 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 Pacific Street over Stream carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Street over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pacific Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.