Paul Street over Stream
FairHoward County, Nebraska · 1W ST Paul · Structure no. C004702625
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paul Street over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Street over Stream in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Street over Stream built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Paul Street over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Paul Street over Stream carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Paul Street over Stream?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Paul Street over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.