US Bridges

N43 over Stream

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 7S Eagle · Structure no. S043 02328

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N43 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N43 over Stream in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN43
CrossesStream
Location7S Eagle
RouteState Highway 43
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7256, -96.4061
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic1,030 (2018)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N43 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N43 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N43 over Stream carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N43 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N43 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.