US Bridges

US83 over Stream

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 2S North Platte · Structure no. S083 07971

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,995
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US83 over Stream in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,995 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,743 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS83
CrossesStream
Location2S North Platte
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates41.0856, -100.7661
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic4,995 (2018)
Projected traffic6,743 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 US83 over Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US83 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US83 over Stream carry?

About 4,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US83 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US83 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.