US Bridges

N23 over Stream

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · 3E Loomis · Structure no. S023 15546

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N23 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N23 over Stream in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 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 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,821 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN23
CrossesStream
Location3E Loomis
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4629, -99.4664
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2018)
Projected traffic3,821 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 N23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is N23 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N23 over Stream carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N23 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N23 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.