US Bridges

Township Road over Stream

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2S of Swedeburg · Structure no. C007814827

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesStream
Location2S of Swedeburg
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1033, -96.6142
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2002)
Projected traffic68 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 Township Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 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 Township Road over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Township Road over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.