US Bridges

Front Street over Stream

Poor

Platte County, Nebraska · Lindsay Front @ Walnut · Structure no. M1430D0605

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Stream in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesStream
LocationLindsay Front @ Walnut
RouteCity Street 0D06
Coordinates41.6967, -97.6917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic217 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Front Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Front Street over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.