US Bridges

FAS 3440 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · JCT N109/S-78H 7W · Structure no. C007810805

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3440 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3440 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3440
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N109/S-78H 7W
RouteCounty Highway 3440
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3937, -96.7347
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2011)
Projected traffic830 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3440 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAS 3440 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3440 over Stream carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3440 over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3440 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.