US Bridges

N62 over Stream

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 1E Elk Creek · Structure no. S062 00377

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N62 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N62 over Stream in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN62
CrossesStream
Location1E Elk Creek
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates40.2768, -96.113
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic275 (2018)
Projected traffic358 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 N62 over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N62 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 N62 over Stream carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N62 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N62 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.