US Bridges

FAS 3704 over Stream

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 6E Syracuse · Structure no. C006641820

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3704 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3704 over Stream in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3704
CrossesStream
Location6E Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 3704
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6683, -96.0722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2011)
Projected traffic315 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 3704 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 3704 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 3704 over Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3704 over Stream?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3704 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.