US Bridges

US26/N92 over Stream

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 6SE Broadwater · Structure no. S026 08281

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Stream in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 6 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,983 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesStream
Location6SE Broadwater
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.5586, -102.7364
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2018)
Projected traffic1,983 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 US26/N92 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US26/N92 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 2024.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Stream carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Stream?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.