US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Stream

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 3.4W 1N of Bloomfield · Structure no. C005433815

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 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 2007, so it is 18 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesStream
Location3.4W 1N of Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.612, -97.7195
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/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 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/Township Road over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.