US Bridges

BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream

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Madison County, Nebraska · Norfolk Benjamin Ave. · Structure no. U175550820

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 55 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 15,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,485 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesBENJAMIN/FAU6018
CrossesStream
LocationNorfolk Benjamin Ave.
RouteCity Street 6018
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0473, -97.4135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2013)
Projected traffic16,485 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is BENJAMIN/FAU6018 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns BENJAMIN/FAU6018 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.