US Bridges

L07E N2 to N87 over Stream

Good

Box Butte County, Nebraska · 6E Hemingford · Structure no. SL07E00549

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L07E N2 to N87 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying L07E N2 to N87 over Stream in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL07E N2 to N87
CrossesStream
Location6E Hemingford
RouteState Highway 0L07E
Coordinates42.3223, -102.9625
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic714 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 L07E N2 to N87 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is L07E N2 to N87 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 L07E N2 to N87 over Stream carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is L07E N2 to N87 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns L07E N2 to N87 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.