US Bridges

County Highway over Stream

Good

York County, Nebraska · .8N .5E Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009302705

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Stream in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 32 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStream
Location.8N .5E Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates40.7585, -97.5782
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks30%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Stream carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.