US Bridges

N31 over Stream

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 8S Gretna · Structure no. S031 00616

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,625
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N31 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N31 over Stream in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN31
CrossesStream
Location8S Gretna
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates41.0233, -96.2573
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 N31 over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N31 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does N31 over Stream carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N31 over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N31 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.