US Bridges

N4 over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 10W Plymouth · Structure no. S004 13373

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4 over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4 over Stream in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN4
CrossesStream
Location10W Plymouth
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates40.3061, -97.177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2018)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N4 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N4 over Stream carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N4 over Stream?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N4 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.