US Bridges

N65 over Stream

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 3S Pawnee City · Structure no. S065 00477

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N65 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N65 over Stream in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN65
CrossesStream
Location3S Pawnee City
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.069, -96.162
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N65 over Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N65 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N65 over Stream carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N65 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N65 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.