US Bridges

N98 over Stream

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 3E Pierce · Structure no. S098 00354

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N98 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying N98 over Stream in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesN98
CrossesStream
Location3E Pierce
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates42.207, -97.464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic864 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N98 over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is N98 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 N98 over Stream carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N98 over Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N98 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.