US Bridges

N9/N35 over Stream

Fair

Dixon County, Nebraska · 5NW Emerson · Structure no. S009 03475

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N9/N35 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N9/N35 over Stream in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,627 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN9/N35
CrossesStream
Location5NW Emerson
RouteState Highway 9
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2932, -96.8104
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic3,630 (2018)
Projected traffic5,627 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N9/N35 over Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N9/N35 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does N9/N35 over Stream carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N9/N35 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N9/N35 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.