US Bridges

FAS 1575 over Stream

Fair

Frontier County, Nebraska · 1.5S Medicine CR Dam · Structure no. C003206100

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1575 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying FAS 1575 over Stream in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1575
CrossesStream
Location1.5S Medicine CR Dam
RouteCounty Highway 1575
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3646, -100.2209
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2011)
Projected traffic248 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 FAS 1575 over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1575 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1575 over Stream carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1575 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAS 1575 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.