US Bridges

South 94th Road over Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Gage County, Nebraska · .7S 1W of Barneston · Structure no. C003407020

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 94th Road over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying South 94th Road over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSouth 94th Road
CrossesStream
Location.7S 1W of Barneston
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates40.0339, -96.5974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 94th Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 94th Road over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does South 94th Road over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is South 94th Road over Stream?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns South 94th Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.