US Bridges

N43 over Stream

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 0S Bennet · Structure no. S043 01460

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N43 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N43 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,263 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN43
CrossesStream
Location0S Bennet
RouteState Highway 43
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6757, -96.5066
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2018)
Projected traffic4,263 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N43 over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is N43 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does N43 over Stream carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N43 over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N43 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.