US Bridges

CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream

Poor

Platte County, Nebraska · 3N 1.5W of Cornlea · Structure no. C007132545

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream in Platte 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 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCO Road 370th Ave.
CrossesStream
Location3N 1.5W of Cornlea
RouteCounty Highway 325
Coordinates41.7321, -97.5998
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic14 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream built?

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

What condition is CO Road 370th Ave. 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 370th Ave. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.