US Bridges

649 AV-716 / 717 R over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 4W1S BARADA(649-716/717) · Structure no. C007433915

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

649 AV-716 / 717 R over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 649 AV-716 / 717 R 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries649 AV-716 / 717 R
CrossesStream
Location4W1S BARADA(649-716/717)
RouteCounty Highway 339
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2067, -95.6536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic42 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 649 AV-716 / 717 R over Stream built?

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

What condition is 649 AV-716 / 717 R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 649 AV-716 / 717 R over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 649 AV-716 / 717 R over Stream?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 649 AV-716 / 717 R over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.