US Bridges

N41 over Stream

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 1W St. Mary · Structure no. S041 09675

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N41 over Stream in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 94 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesStream
Location1W St. Mary
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.4312, -96.3041
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic1,770 (2018)
Projected traffic2,655 by 2038
Trucks21%
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 N41 over Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N41 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over Stream carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N41 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.