US Bridges

North 3rd Street over Stream

Good

Sheridan County, Nebraska · Hay Springs N 3rd @ Scott · Structure no. M115504605

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 3rd Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying North 3rd Street over Stream in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesNorth 3rd Street
CrossesStream
LocationHay Springs N 3rd @ Scott
RouteCity Street 46
Coordinates42.685, -102.695
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North 3rd Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 3rd Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North 3rd Street over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North 3rd Street over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns North 3rd Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.