US Bridges

Township Road over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Holt County, Nebraska · 2.5W 2.5N Amelia · Structure no. C004523110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Stream in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesStream
Location2.5W 2.5N Amelia
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates42.27, -98.9433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.