US Bridges

N-79 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.5S and 0.8E Agnew · Structure no. S079 00804R

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-79 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N-79 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,538 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

CarriesN-79
CrossesStream
Location1.5S and 0.8E Agnew
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates41.0021, -96.8009
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2018)
Projected traffic4,538 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N-79 over Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-79 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 N-79 over Stream carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N-79 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N-79 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.