US Bridges

US136 over Stream

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Gage County, Nebraska · Ejct US136/N4 4.5W · Structure no. S136 18284

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesStream
LocationEjct US136/N4 4.5W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2626, -96.6495
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2018)
Projected traffic4,293 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 SystemYes

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 1992, making it 33 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US136 over Stream carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US136 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.