US Bridges

IRR/N94 over Stream

Fair

Thurston County, Nebraska · 2E Pender · Structure no. S094 00218

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N94 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR/N94 over Stream in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/N94
CrossesStream
Location2E Pender
RouteState Highway 94
CountyThurston County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1192, -96.6668
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic975 by 2038
Trucks13%
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/N94 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N94 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/N94 over Stream carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N94 over Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N94 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.