US Bridges

Township Road 23 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 0.2N 3.5E of Prague · Structure no. C007821930

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 23 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 23 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTownship Road 23
CrossesStream
Location0.2N 3.5E of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.31873, -96.73669
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic65 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 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 23 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 23 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road 23 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Township Road 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.