US Bridges

US20 over Stream

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 1W Emmet · Structure no. S020 29841

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying US20 over Stream in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,613 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20
CrossesStream
Location1W Emmet
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4793, -98.824
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,075 (2018)
Projected traffic4,613 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 US20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US20 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US20 over Stream carry?

About 3,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US20 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.