US Bridges

IRR/N27 over Stream

Good

Sheridan County, Nebraska · 12N Gordon · Structure no. S027 23430

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N27 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/N27 over Stream in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/N27
CrossesStream
Location12N Gordon
RouteState Highway 27
CountySheridan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.9719, -102.2208
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2018)
Projected traffic973 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 IRR/N27 over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N27 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N27 over Stream carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N27 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR/N27 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.