US Bridges

US20/N87 over Stream

Fair

Sheridan County, Nebraska · In Hay Springs · Structure no. S020 07896

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20/N87 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20/N87 over Stream in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20/N87
CrossesStream
LocationIn Hay Springs
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySheridan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6822, -102.6935
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2018)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US20/N87 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US20/N87 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US20/N87 over Stream carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US20/N87 over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US20/N87 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.