US Bridges

Township Road over Stream

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Knox County, Nebraska · 4.2E .7S of Bazile Mills · Structure no. C005405110

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesStream
Location4.2E .7S of Bazile Mills
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4987, -97.8179
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Township Road over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.