US Bridges

Irr/County Highway over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.5N 2.1W of Lindy · Structure no. C005431805

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/County Highway over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/County Highway over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIrr/County Highway
CrossesStream
Location1.5N 2.1W of Lindy
RouteCounty Highway 318
Coordinates42.7567, -97.7825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed37.3 mi (60 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/County Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/County Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over Stream carry?

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

How long is Irr/County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.