US Bridges

FAS 2945 over Stream

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N59/N121 5W 5.3N · Structure no. C005406910

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2945 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2945 over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 73 years old, older 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 2945
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N59/N121 5W 5.3N
RouteCounty Highway 2945
Coordinates42.5443, -97.6423
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic765 (2022)
Projected traffic755 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 FAS 2945 over Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FAS 2945 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2945 over Stream carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2945 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 2945 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.