US Bridges

US20 over Stream

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · 10E Chadron · Structure no. S020 07058

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US20 over Stream in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,538 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesStream
Location10E Chadron
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.7637, -102.812
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2018)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US20 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 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Stream carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US20 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.