US Bridges

705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · .7SW Rulo (705R-659/660A) · Structure no. C007443235

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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Carries705 RD-659 / 660A
CrossesStream
Location.7SW Rulo (705R-659/660A)
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0432, -95.4522
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 705 RD-659 / 660A 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 705 RD-659 / 660A over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.