US Bridges

3rd ST over Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Nemaha County, Nebraska · Btwn Main ST and Water ST · Structure no. M036004310P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 3rd ST over Stream in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries3rd ST
CrossesStream
LocationBtwn Main ST and Water ST
RouteCity Street 3
Coordinates40.3967, -95.6584
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd ST over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 3rd ST over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.