US Bridges

US81 over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 7N Madison · Structure no. S081 14448

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US81 over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS81
CrossesStream
Location7N Madison
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8558, -97.4409
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic9,010 (2018)
Projected traffic13,515 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US81 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US81 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 US81 over Stream carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US81 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US81 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.