US Bridges

Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib

Good

Banner County, Nebraska · Sjct N71/N88 1S 2.9W · Structure no. C000402010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib in Banner County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesCanyon RD
CrossesWillow Creek Trib
LocationSjct N71/N88 1S 2.9W
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates41.56784, -103.73485
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Canyon RD over Willow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.