US Bridges

US20/US275 over Stream

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 2SE Inman · Structure no. S020 31752

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,665
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20/US275 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US20/US275 over Stream in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,665 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,598 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS20/US275
CrossesStream
Location2SE Inman
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.367, -98.5041
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic2,665 (2018)
Projected traffic3,598 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 US20/US275 over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20/US275 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 2021.

How much traffic does US20/US275 over Stream carry?

About 2,665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US20/US275 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US20/US275 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.