US Bridges

N24 over Stream

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 2SE Norfolk · Structure no. S024 00144

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,085
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N24 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N24 over Stream in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 3,085 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN24
CrossesStream
Location2SE Norfolk
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.0075, -97.3564
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic3,085 (2018)
Projected traffic4,936 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N24 over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is N24 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 2023.

How much traffic does N24 over Stream carry?

About 3,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N24 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N24 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.