US Bridges

FAS 2945 over Stream

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N84/N121 7W 1.9N · Structure no. C005416720

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2945 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2945 over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 52 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 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2945
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N84/N121 7W 1.9N
RouteCounty Highway 2945
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6255, -97.6622
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2022)
Projected traffic465 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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAS 2945 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 FAS 2945 over Stream carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2945 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2945 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.