US Bridges

County Highway over Stream

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 3W 4.5N of Stanton · Structure no. C008420940

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Stream in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStream
Location3W 4.5N of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates42.01, -97.2917
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.