US Bridges

N11 over Stream

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 2N Cotesfield · Structure no. S011 05228

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N11 over Stream in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN11
CrossesStream
Location2N Cotesfield
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates41.3757, -98.6477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,225 (2018)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is N11 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N11 over Stream carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N11 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.