US Bridges

Township Road 27 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · .6S 2W of Morse Bluff · Structure no. C007811165

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 27 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 27 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 27
CrossesStream
Location.6S 2W of Morse Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 7853
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4211, -96.8094
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1998)
Projected traffic144 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 27 over Stream built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 27 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road 27 over Stream carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Township Road 27 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Township Road 27 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.