US Bridges

US6/US34 over Stream

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · 11E Arapahoe · Structure no. S006 13740

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US6/US34 over Stream in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesStream
Location11E Arapahoe
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.307, -99.6899
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2018)
Projected traffic3,488 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6/US34 over Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US6/US34 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Stream carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US6/US34 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.