US Bridges

N66 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 4SW Ithaca · Structure no. S066 07752

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N66 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N66 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN66
CrossesStream
Location4SW Ithaca
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.1476, -96.6055
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 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 traffic1,315 (2018)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 N66 over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N66 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N66 over Stream carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N66 over Stream?

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

Who owns N66 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.