US Bridges

N32/N45 over Stream

Poor

Madison County, Nebraska · 6N Newman Grove · Structure no. S032 01693

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32/N45 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N32/N45 over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 74 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN32/N45
CrossesStream
Location6N Newman Grove
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.849, -97.7751
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2018)
Projected traffic438 by 2038
Trucks16%
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 N32/N45 over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is N32/N45 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N32/N45 over Stream carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N32/N45 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N32/N45 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.