US Bridges

County Highway over Stream

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 2.3W .3N Kennard · Structure no. C008902125

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Stream in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStream
Location2.3W .3N Kennard
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4833, -96.2517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2002)
Projected traffic93 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.