US Bridges

851st Road over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · 3.2N 1.8W of Hoskins · Structure no. C009002810

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

851st Road over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 851st Road over Stream in Wayne 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries851st Road
CrossesStream
Location3.2N 1.8W of Hoskins
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates42.1631, -97.3455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 851st Road over Stream built?

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

What condition is 851st Road over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 851st Road over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 851st Road over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 851st Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.