711 RD-639 / 640 B over Stream
PoorPosted for loadRichardson County, Nebraska · .2E Dawson (711-639/640) · Structure no. C007412015
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
711 RD-639 / 640 B over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 711 RD-639 / 640 B 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 711 RD-639 / 640 B over Stream built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 711 RD-639 / 640 B 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 711 RD-639 / 640 B over Stream carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 711 RD-639 / 640 B over Stream?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 711 RD-639 / 640 B over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.