US Bridges

N66 over Stream

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · .3W Mahoney Intrchg · Structure no. S066 10118

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N66 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N66 over Stream in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN66
CrossesStream
Location.3W Mahoney Intrchg
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.0139, -96.3112
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2018)
Projected traffic4,875 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 N66 over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N66 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N66 over Stream carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N66 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns N66 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.