US Bridges

FAS 1550 over Stream

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Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 6.5N 11.2E · Structure no. C003720410

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1550 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1550 over Stream in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1550
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US283/N23 6.5N 11.2E
RouteCounty Highway 1550
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6839, -99.6532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2011)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1550 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1550 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1550 over Stream carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1550 over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1550 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.