US Bridges

N2 over Stream

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3E Cairo · Structure no. S002 34626

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N2 over Stream in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 82 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesStream
Location3E Cairo
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.9917, -98.5593
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 inspectionAugust 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2018)
Projected traffic6,526 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 N2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is N2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2 over Stream carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns N2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.