US Bridges

WB-N2/N43 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 4W Palmyra · Structure no. S002 47229L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,265
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-N2/N43 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-N2/N43 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,265 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,304 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesWB-N2/N43
CrossesStream
Location4W Palmyra
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.7117, -96.4711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,265 (2018)
Projected traffic23,304 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 WB-N2/N43 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB-N2/N43 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does WB-N2/N43 over Stream carry?

About 12,265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is WB-N2/N43 over Stream?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns WB-N2/N43 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.