US Bridges

IRR/N16 over Stage Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1SE Pender · Structure no. S016 01058

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N16 over Stage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/N16 over Stage Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 77 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR/N16
CrossesStage Creek
Location1SE Pender
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.0902, -96.7059
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2018)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2038
Trucks10%
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/N16 over Stage Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is IRR/N16 over Stage Creek 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/N16 over Stage Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N16 over Stage Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR/N16 over Stage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.