US Bridges

US183 over Comer Canyon

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 3N Ansley · Structure no. S183 09361

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Comer Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US183 over Comer Canyon in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesComer Canyon
Location3N Ansley
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates41.3379, -99.3894
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 US183 over Comer Canyon built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US183 over Comer Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does US183 over Comer Canyon carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Comer Canyon?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US183 over Comer Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.