US Bridges

17th Street over Stream

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · Blair 17th @ Butler · Structure no. U0285Q3105

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 17th Street over Stream in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 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 435 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries17th Street
CrossesStream
LocationBlair 17th @ Butler
RouteCity Street 0Q31
Coordinates41.538, -96.1378
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic435 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th 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 17th Street over Stream carry?

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

How long is 17th Street over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 17th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.