US Bridges

Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · Ncl Grand Island · Structure no. U1045G1405

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,219 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesOld 281/FAU 5440
CrossesStream
LocationNcl Grand Island
RouteCity Street 5440
Coordinates40.9516, -98.3749
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2013)
Projected traffic5,219 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 281/FAU 5440 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old 281/FAU 5440 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.