US Bridges

Township Road over Stream

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 2S 1.5E of Wymore · Structure no. C003416235

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesStream
Location2S 1.5E of Wymore
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0883, -96.64
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Township Road over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.