US Bridges

RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 2N 8W of Sargent · Structure no. C002167530

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal is a steel culvert carrying RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 445
CrossesMilburn-Sargent Canal
Location2N 8W of Sargent
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.67392, -99.53933
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating105.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal 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 RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns RD 445 over Milburn-Sargent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.