US Bridges

N89 over Stream

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 7E Beaver City · Structure no. S089 04869

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N89 over Stream in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesN89
CrossesStream
Location7E Beaver City
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.1468, -99.7021
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic716 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 N89 over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is N89 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 2023.

How much traffic does N89 over Stream carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N89 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.