US Bridges

FAS 3855 over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · Wjct US30/US73 13W 6.8N · Structure no. C008900725

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3855 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying FAS 3855 over Stream in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3855
CrossesStream
LocationWjct US30/US73 13W 6.8N
RouteCounty Highway 3855
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6432, -96.3865
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic87 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3855 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3855 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3855 over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3855 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 3855 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.