US Bridges

Township Road 7 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1S 3.2W of Ashland · Structure no. C007804905P

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 7 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road 7 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 7
CrossesStream
Location1S 3.2W of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 0P49
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0183, -96.43
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic43 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7 over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 7 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Township Road 7 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road 7 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Township Road 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.