US Bridges

Township Road over Comer Canyon

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · .5 E Ansley #680A · Structure no. C002109310P

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Comer Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Comer Canyon in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesComer Canyon
Location.5 E Ansley #680A
RouteCounty Highway 0P93
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.28, -99.3667
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Comer Canyon built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Comer Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Comer Canyon carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Comer Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Comer Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.