US Bridges

IRR/N9 over Stream

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 3N Pender · Structure no. S009 02065

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N9 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/N9 over Stream in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR/N9
CrossesStream
Location3N Pender
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.1516, -96.7263
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2018)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 IRR/N9 over Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N9 over Stream carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N9 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IRR/N9 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.