US Bridges

L20A N51 to US275 over Stream

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 5N Beemer · Structure no. SL20A00123

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L20A N51 to US275 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying L20A N51 to US275 over Stream in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesL20A N51 to US275
CrossesStream
Location5N Beemer
RouteState Highway 0L20A
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9858, -96.8065
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic992 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 L20A N51 to US275 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is L20A N51 to US275 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 L20A N51 to US275 over Stream carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L20A N51 to US275 over Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L20A N51 to US275 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.