US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2.5S 6W Springfield · Structure no. C007702205P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying Buffalo Road over Stream in Sarpy 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesStream
Location2.5S 6W Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 0P22
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0443, -96.2558
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Buffalo Road over Stream built?

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

What condition is Buffalo Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Buffalo Road over Stream?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.