US Bridges

US136 over Stream

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 1W Franklin · Structure no. S136 05108

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Stream in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesStream
Location1W Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1034, -98.9649
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 inspectionApril 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,085 (2018)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 US136 over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US136 over Stream carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US136 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.