US Bridges

653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.5N1.5E Fc (653-708/709) · Structure no. C007404705

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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Carries653 AV-708 / 709 R
CrossesStream
Location1.5N1.5E Fc (653-708/709)
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0945, -95.5771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 653 AV-708 / 709 R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 653 AV-708 / 709 R over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.