US Bridges

CR 20 over Stream

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · 7.0S 0.1W Kimball · Structure no. C005303815

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying CR 20 over Stream in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2014. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR 20
CrossesStream
Location7.0S 0.1W Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 7107
Coordinates41.1345, -103.6653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2007)
Projected traffic65 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 CR 20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is CR 20 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns CR 20 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.