US Bridges

US183 over Canal #1

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Custer County, Nebraska · 1S Sargent · Structure no. S183 11356

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Canal #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US183 over Canal #1 in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183
CrossesCanal #1
Location1S Sargent
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6225, -99.367
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,275 (2018)
Projected traffic1,658 by 2038
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US183 over Canal #1 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Canal #1 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 Canal #1 carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Canal #1?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US183 over Canal #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.