252nd Street over Stream
PoorPosted for loadSarpy County, Nebraska · 3W 1.4N Gretna · Structure no. C007710305
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd Street over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 252nd Street over Stream in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252nd Street over Stream built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is 252nd Street 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 252nd Street over Stream carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 252nd Street over Stream?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 252nd Street over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.