US Bridges

Township Road V over Stream

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3.5N 3.7W of Prague · Structure no. C007801205

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road V over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road V over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road V
CrossesStream
Location3.5N 3.7W of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3652, -96.8832
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 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 Township Road V over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Township Road V 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road V over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road V over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road V over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.