US Bridges

US20 over Stream

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Holt County, Nebraska · 7SE Inman · Structure no. S020 32299

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US20 over Stream in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20
CrossesStream
Location7SE Inman
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3355, -98.4143
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,125 (2018)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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 1,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US20 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.