US Bridges

IRR/N9 over Stream

Fair

Thurston County, Nebraska · 7N Pender · Structure no. S009 02476

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
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 1960, so it is 65 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/N9
CrossesStream
Location7N Pender
RouteState Highway 9
CountyThurston County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2111, -96.7261
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,465 (2018)
Projected traffic2,124 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/N9 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N9 over Stream carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N9 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR/N9 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.