US Bridges

N88 over Stream

Good

Banner County, Nebraska · 18W Redington · Structure no. S088 02616

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N88 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying N88 over Stream in Banner County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN88
CrossesStream
Location18W Redington
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates41.5828, -103.6257
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic364 by 2038
Trucks20%
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

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 N88 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is N88 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 N88 over Stream carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N88 over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N88 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.