US Bridges

Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · Beatrice Center Mont.Ave · Structure no. U0195E1705

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter St/Fau 6103
CrossesStream
LocationBeatrice Center Mont.Ave
RouteCity Street 170
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.255, -96.7583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center St/Fau 6103 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Center St/Fau 6103 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.