US Bridges

N24 over Stream

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N24 .6SE · Structure no. S024 00063

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N24 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N24 over Stream in Madison 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 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 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN24
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US275/N24 .6SE
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.0136, -97.3695
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic3,925 (2018)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N24 over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N24 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N24 over Stream carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N24 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N24 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.