US Bridges

707 RD-656 / 657 a over Stream

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 4W 1N Rulo (707-656/657) · Structure no. C007452840

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

707 RD-656 / 657 a over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 707 RD-656 / 657 a 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 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 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries707 RD-656 / 657 a
CrossesStream
Location4W 1N Rulo (707-656/657)
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0726, -95.5158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 (2021)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 707 RD-656 / 657 a over Stream built?

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

What condition is 707 RD-656 / 657 a 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 707 RD-656 / 657 a over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 707 RD-656 / 657 a over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 707 RD-656 / 657 a over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.