US Bridges

S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27)

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N43 .3S 9.3W · Structure no. C005512520

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS 27th St/Fas 3345
CrossesStream (p 27)
LocationJCT N2/N43 .3S 9.3W
RouteCounty Highway 3345
Coordinates40.7071, -96.6826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27) carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S 27th St/Fas 3345 over Stream (p 27)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.