US Bridges

714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream

Poor

Richardson County, Nebraska · 3S.5E BARADA(714-653/654) · Structure no. C007411445

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream in Richardson 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries714 RD-653 / 654 a
CrossesStream
Location3S.5E BARADA(714-653/654)
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.175, -95.565
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic19 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream built?

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

What condition is 714 RD-653 / 654 a 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 714 RD-653 / 654 a over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.