County Highway over Stream
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Nebraska · 3E 1.5S of Giltner · Structure no. C004106405
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Highway over Stream in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 78 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Stream built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Stream?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.