US Bridges

FAS 1550 over Stream

Fair

Phelps County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US183 16N 7.9W · Structure no. C006900415

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1550 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1550 over Stream in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1550
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US6/US183 16N 7.9W
RouteCounty Highway 1550
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.67, -99.5299
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2011)
Projected traffic615 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 1550 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is FAS 1550 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 1550 over Stream carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1550 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1550 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.