US Bridges

County Road 9 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2.3S 2W of Leshara · Structure no. C007824715

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 9 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 8 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesStream
Location2.3S 2W of Leshara
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.295, -96.4633
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 County Road 9 over Stream built?

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

What condition is County Road 9 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 County Road 9 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 9 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 9 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.