US Bridges

RD 21 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · Sjct US77/N92 4W 2.7S · Structure no. C007802325

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 21 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying RD 21 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRD 21
CrossesStream
LocationSjct US77/N92 4W 2.7S
RouteCounty Highway 3405
Coordinates41.1663, -96.6976
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 21 over Stream built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 21 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 RD 21 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is RD 21 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns RD 21 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.