US Bridges

US136 over Stream

Fair

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 1W Fairbury · Structure no. S136 14943

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Stream in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,115 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesStream
Location1W Fairbury
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1465, -97.1984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,225 (2018)
Projected traffic3,115 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 US136 over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US136 over Stream carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US136 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.