US Bridges

N4 over Stream

Fair

Thayer County, Nebraska · 8E Davenport · Structure no. S004 10620

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4 over Stream in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN4
CrossesStream
Location8E Davenport
RouteState Highway 4
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3073, -97.6602
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N4 over Stream carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N4 over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N4 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.