US Bridges

US26 over Stream

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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 6E Minatare · Structure no. S026 03916

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US26 over Stream in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS26
CrossesStream
Location6E Minatare
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8164, -103.3788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2018)
Projected traffic6,331 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US26 over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US26 over Stream carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US26 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.