US Bridges

US20 over Stream

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 5NE Laurel · Structure no. S020 39662

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Stream in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesStream
Location5NE Laurel
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.4671, -97.0501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2018)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US20 over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 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 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Stream carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Stream?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.