US Bridges

N58 over Stream

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · Boelus Pawnee ST @ N58 · Structure no. S058 02051

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N58 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N58 over Stream in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN58
CrossesStream
LocationBoelus Pawnee ST @ N58
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.0745, -98.7198
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2018)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N58 over Stream built?

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

What condition is N58 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 N58 over Stream carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N58 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N58 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.