US Bridges

N32 over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 10W Madison · Structure no. S032 02518

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N32 over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesStream
Location10W Madison
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8297, -97.6417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Stream carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N32 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.