US Bridges

N98 over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 9W Wayne · Structure no. S098 01935

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N98 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N98 over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 89 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,898 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN98
CrossesStream
Location9W Wayne
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates42.2355, -97.1961
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2018)
Projected traffic1,898 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 N98 over Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is N98 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 N98 over Stream carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N98 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N98 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.