US Bridges

County Highway over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 2.7N 3.2E Reynolds · Structure no. C004803620

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Stream in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStream
Location2.7N 3.2E Reynolds
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1031, -97.2711
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 County Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.