US Bridges

852nd Rd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · JCT N16/N35 4.0S 1.7E · Structure no. C009002620

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

852nd Rd. over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 852nd Rd. over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries852nd Rd.
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N16/N35 4.0S 1.7E
RouteCounty Highway 3550
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1775, -96.8306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
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 852nd Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 852nd Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 852nd Rd. over Stream carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 852nd Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 852nd Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.