US Bridges

N41 over Stream

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 0W Wilber · Structure no. S041 06006

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,375
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N41 over Stream in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,088 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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CarriesN41
CrossesStream
Location0W Wilber
RouteState Highway 41
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4814, -96.9676
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2018)
Projected traffic3,088 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 N41 over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N41 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 N41 over Stream carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns N41 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.