US Bridges

657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1E Preston (657-703/704) · Structure no. C007405505

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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Carries657 AV-703 / 704 R
CrossesStream
Location1E Preston (657-703/704)
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.025, -95.5016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic25 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 657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 657 AV-703 / 704 R over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.