US Bridges

651 Avenue over Stream

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 4N of Falls City (J-22) · Structure no. C007424310

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

651 Avenue over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 651 Avenue over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries651 Avenue
CrossesStream
Location4N of Falls City (J-22)
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1314, -95.6151
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 651 Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is 651 Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 651 Avenue over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 651 Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 651 Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.