US Bridges

Fairfield ST over Stream

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Fairfield ST @ N 27th ST · Structure no. U1425I2830

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield ST over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfield ST over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield ST
CrossesStream
LocationFairfield ST @ N 27th ST
RouteCity Street 5252
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8476, -96.6846
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2021)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfield ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield ST over Stream carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield ST over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.