US Bridges

Cary Road over Stream

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2W 2N Gretna · Structure no. C007700402P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cary Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Cary Road over Stream in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCary Road
CrossesStream
Location2W 2N Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 0P4
Coordinates41.1721, -96.2917
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cary Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cary Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Cary Road over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cary Road over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cary Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.