US Bridges

N38 over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · W. Center Rd. at 108th ST · Structure no. U182500385

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N38 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N38 over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 67 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 5 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 27,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,900 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN38
CrossesStream
LocationW. Center Rd. at 108th ST
RouteCity Street 38
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2342, -96.0814
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic27,900 (2010)
Projected traffic33,900 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N38 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is N38 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N38 over Stream carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N38 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N38 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.