US Bridges

Township Road 24 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1SE of Morse Bluff · Structure no. C007821775

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 24 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road 24 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 24
CrossesStream
Location1SE of Morse Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4183, -96.7517
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 24 over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 24 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 24 over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road 24 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 24 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.