US Bridges

US75 over Stream

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · 3S Tekamah · Structure no. S075 12957

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US75 over Stream in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesStream
Location3S Tekamah
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates41.7301, -96.2224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic4,110 (2018)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US75 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US75 over Stream carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US75 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.