US Bridges

N13 over Stream

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 3NW Hadar · Structure no. S013 00476

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N13 over Stream in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 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 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,479 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN13
CrossesStream
Location3NW Hadar
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.1482, -97.4829
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic4,825 (2018)
Projected traffic7,479 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N13 over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N13 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over Stream carry?

About 4,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N13 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N13 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.