US Bridges

IRR/N16 over Stream

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 3SE Pender · Structure no. S016 00946

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N16 over Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying IRR/N16 over Stream in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesIRR/N16
CrossesStream
Location3SE Pender
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.0902, -96.6841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2018)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/N16 over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N16 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 2021.

How much traffic does IRR/N16 over Stream carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N16 over Stream?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N16 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.