US Bridges

FAS 3695 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Nemaha County, Nebraska · JCT US73/S-64A 1.6S 4E · Structure no. C006433140

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3695 over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 3695 over Stream in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 3695
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US73/S-64A 1.6S 4E
RouteCounty Highway 3695
Coordinates40.4996, -95.7827
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3695 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3695 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3695 over Stream carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3695 over Stream?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3695 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.