US Bridges

Scott Street over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · Blue Springs a @ Broad · Structure no. M030502715P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Street over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Scott Street over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesScott Street
CrossesStream
LocationBlue Springs a @ Broad
RouteCity Street 27
Coordinates40.1403, -96.662
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.3 US tons
Inventory rating1.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scott Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Street 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 Scott Street over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scott Street over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.