US Bridges

US20 over Stream

Fair

Antelope County, Nebraska · 7W Plainview · Structure no. S020 34820

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US20 over Stream in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesStream
Location7W Plainview
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.35, -97.9257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,935 (2018)
Projected traffic2,516 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Stream carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US20 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.