US Bridges

N23 over Stream

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 0W Eustis · Structure no. S023 12106

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N23 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying N23 over Stream in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN23
CrossesStream
Location0W Eustis
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6679, -100.0312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2018)
Projected traffic1,484 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 N23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is N23 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 2024.

How much traffic does N23 over Stream carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N23 over Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N23 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.