US Bridges

IRR/N16 over Stream

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 10SE Pender · Structure no. S016 00206

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N16 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/N16 over Stream in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIRR/N16
CrossesStream
Location10SE Pender
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.0204, -96.5805
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 IRR/N16 over Stream built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N16 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/N16 over Stream carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N16 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IRR/N16 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.