US Bridges

US138 over Stream

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US138 3.2NE · Structure no. S138 00654

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US138 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US138 over Stream in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 39 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesUS138
CrossesStream
LocationJCT I80/US138 3.2NE
RouteU.S. Route 138
Coordinates41.0333, -102.1268
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2018)
Projected traffic488 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 US138 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US138 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US138 over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US138 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US138 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.