US Bridges

US81 over Stream

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · 1.5S of Hebron · Structure no. S081 01069

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US81 over Stream in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS81
CrossesStream
Location1.5S of Hebron
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1407, -97.5781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic3,290 (2018)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2038
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US81 over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US81 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US81 over Stream carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US81 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US81 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.