US Bridges

N79 over Stream

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1N Morse Bluff · Structure no. S079 04137

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N79 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying N79 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN79
CrossesStream
Location1N Morse Bluff
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates41.4378, -96.771
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2018)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N79 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 N79 over Stream carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N79 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns N79 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.