US Bridges

US136 over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · .2W Tecumseh · Structure no. S136 20952

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Stream in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesStream
Location.2W Tecumseh
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.3706, -96.2015
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,330 (2018)
Projected traffic2,128 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 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 1991, making it 34 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US136 over Stream carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US136 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.