US Bridges

US26/N92 over Stream

Fair

Garden County, Nebraska · 4SE Lisco · Structure no. S026 09396

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Stream in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,477 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

Location

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CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesStream
Location4SE Lisco
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGarden County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4766, -102.5533
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 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 traffic1,835 (2018)
Projected traffic2,477 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 US26/N92 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US26/N92 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Stream carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Stream?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.