US Bridges

US275 over Stream

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 8E Meadow Grove · Structure no. S275 06673L

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US275 over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,165 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS275
CrossesStream
Location8E Meadow Grove
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates42.0282, -97.5819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2018)
Projected traffic10,165 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US275 over Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US275 over Stream carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.