US Bridges

850th Road over Stream

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2.2N .7W of Hoskins · Structure no. C009003005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

850th Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 850th Road over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries850th Road
CrossesStream
Location2.2N .7W of Hoskins
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1483, -97.325
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 850th Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 850th Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 850th Road over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 850th Road over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 850th Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.