US Bridges

N15 over Stream

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · 5S Wayne · Structure no. S015 15876

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N15 over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 88 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 6 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 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,448 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 298.3 mi (480 km).

Location

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CarriesN15
CrossesStream
Location5S Wayne
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1509, -97.0179
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic2,965 (2018)
Projected traffic4,448 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed298.3 mi (480 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 N15 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is N15 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N15 over Stream carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N15 over Stream?

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

Who owns N15 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.