US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Stream

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.7E 1.5S of Lindy · Structure no. C005406325

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Township Road over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Township Road over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesStream
Location1.7E 1.5S of Lindy
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7058, -97.702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 Irr/Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Township Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr/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 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.