US Bridges

N79 over Stream

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3N Prague · Structure no. S079 03396

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,495
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N79 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N79 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,317 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN79
CrossesStream
Location3N Prague
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates41.3584, -96.8127
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,495 (2018)
Projected traffic2,317 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 N79 over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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 1,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N79 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N79 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.