US Bridges

N21 over Sream

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1N Oconto · Structure no. S021 05305

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N21 over Sream is a concrete culvert carrying N21 over Sream in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 211.3 mi (340 km).

CarriesN21
CrossesSream
Location1N Oconto
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates41.1444, -99.7593
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed211.3 mi (340 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 N21 over Sream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N21 over Sream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N21 over Sream carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is N21 over Sream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns N21 over Sream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.