US Bridges

US26/N92 over Stream

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 8W Bridgeport · Structure no. S026 05259

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying US26/N92 over Stream in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 78 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,822 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesStream
Location8W Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.6925, -103.2619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2018)
Projected traffic3,822 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US26/N92 over Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US26/N92 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 2024.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Stream carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US26/N92 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.