US Bridges

N62 over Stream

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · Wcl Stella · Structure no. S062 02444

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N62 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N62 over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN62
CrossesStream
LocationWcl Stella
RouteState Highway 62
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2328, -95.7801
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2018)
Projected traffic618 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 N62 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N62 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N62 over Stream carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N62 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N62 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.