US Bridges

FAS 2525 over Stream

Fair

Merrick County, Nebraska · JCT N92/S-61A 4.5N · Structure no. C006120520

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2525 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2525 over Stream in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2525
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N92/S-61A 4.5N
RouteCounty Highway 2525
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2589, -98.2522
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2011)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2525 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2525 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2525 over Stream carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2525 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2525 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.