US Bridges

N16 over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 8S Wakefield · Structure no. S016 02255

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N16 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N16 over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN16
CrossesStream
Location8S Wakefield
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.1504, -96.8621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2018)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 N16 over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N16 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N16 over Stream carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N16 over Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N16 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.