US Bridges

N89 over Stream

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 3W Stamford · Structure no. S089 05119

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN89
CrossesStream
Location3W Stamford
RouteState Highway 89
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1468, -99.6547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
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 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N89 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.