US Bridges

186th Street over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .5S 186th & State ST · Structure no. C002802705P

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

186th Street over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 186th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 42 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries186th Street
CrossesStream
Location.5S 186th & State ST
RouteCounty Highway 0P27
Coordinates41.33, -96.2067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2005)
Projected traffic294 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 186th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 186th 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 186th Street over Stream carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 186th Street over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 186th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.