US Bridges

N24 over Stream

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 3W Stanton · Structure no. S024 00659

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,085
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N24 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 3,085 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN24
CrossesStream
Location3W Stanton
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates41.9546, -97.2862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 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 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N24 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.