US Bridges

N32 over Stream

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 5W West Point · Structure no. S032 06946

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N32 over Stream in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,728 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN32
CrossesStream
Location5W West Point
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates41.8295, -96.787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,760 (2018)
Projected traffic2,728 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N32 over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N32 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 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Stream carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N32 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.