US Bridges

276th Street over Stream

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Nebraska · 4N of Valley · Structure no. C002811310

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

276th Street over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 276th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries276th Street
CrossesStream
Location4N of Valley
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.381, -96.3488
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2005)
Projected traffic62 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 276th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 276th 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 276th Street over Stream carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 276th Street over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 276th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.