US Bridges

S48A over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · Steele City · Structure no. SS48A00015

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S48A over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S48A over Stream in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesS48A
CrossesStream
LocationSteele City
RouteState Highway 0S48A
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0438, -97.0247
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic403 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S48A over Stream built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S48A 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S48A over Stream carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S48A over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S48A over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.