US Bridges

Adams ST over Stream (j 99)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 5S 3E of Waverly · Structure no. C005523025

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams ST over Stream (j 99) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams ST over Stream (j 99) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams ST
CrossesStream (j 99)
Location5S 3E of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.842, -96.4673
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2017)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams ST over Stream (j 99) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams ST over Stream (j 99) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Adams ST over Stream (j 99) carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Adams ST over Stream (j 99)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Adams ST over Stream (j 99)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.