US Bridges

N36 over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2W Elk City · Structure no. S036 00668

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N36 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N36 over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 82 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN36
CrossesStream
Location2W Elk City
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates41.379, -96.3002
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2018)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 N36 over Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N36 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N36 over Stream carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N36 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N36 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.