US Bridges

US281 over Stream

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 4N Grand Island · Structure no. S281 07712

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US281 over Stream in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,584 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS281
CrossesStream
Location4N Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates41.0011, -98.359
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2018)
Projected traffic9,584 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US281 over Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US281 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 US281 over Stream carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US281 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US281 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.