US Bridges

Road 6900 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · 2.5E 1N Hubbell · Structure no. C008504105

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 6900 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 6900 over Stream in Thayer 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 6900
CrossesStream
Location2.5E 1N Hubbell
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0274, -97.4444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic27 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Road 6900 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Road 6900 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 6900 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 6900 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road 6900 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.