US Bridges

704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 3S8W Salem (704-636/637) · Structure no. C007413405

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries704 RD-636 / 637 B
CrossesStream
Location3S8W Salem (704-636/637)
RouteCounty Highway 7882
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0297, -95.8877
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 704 RD-636 / 637 B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 704 RD-636 / 637 B over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.