County Highway over Stream
PoorClosed to trafficHamilton County, Nebraska · 1.8S .5W Giltner · Structure no. C004101305
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Stream in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 74 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Stream built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is County Highway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Stream?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.