US Bridges

Farm Drive over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1W .1N Waverly Intrchg · Structure no. S080 40872A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Drive over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Drive over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFarm Drive
CrossesStream
Location1W .1N Waverly Intrchg
Coordinates40.8999, -96.5874
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2010)
Projected traffic3 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Farm Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Drive 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Farm Drive over Stream carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Farm Drive over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.