US Bridges

N2 over Stream

Good

Box Butte County, Nebraska · 5W Hemingford · Structure no. S002 06215

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N2 over Stream in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 77 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesStream
Location5W Hemingford
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.3217, -103.1705
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 N2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is N2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N2 over Stream carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.