US Bridges

County Road 31 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.7S 3W of Valparaiso · Structure no. C007800305

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying County Road 31 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesStream
Location1.7S 3W of Valparaiso
RouteCounty Highway 7835
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.05021, -96.88945
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is County Road 31 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Road 31 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.