US Bridges

US20 over Stream

Fair

Pierce County, Nebraska · 5E Osmond · Structure no. S020 36981

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US20 over Stream in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesStream
Location5E Osmond
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.3657, -97.5071
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic2,035 (2018)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2038
Trucks20%
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 US20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Stream carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US20 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.