US Bridges

N79 over Stream

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 0N Valparaiso · Structure no. S079 01404

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N79 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying N79 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesN79
CrossesStream
Location0N Valparaiso
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates41.0837, -96.8318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2018)
Projected traffic3,069 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 N79 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is N79 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does N79 over Stream carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N79 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N79 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.