US Bridges

Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 4S 1.5W of Gothenburg · Structure no. C002400505P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

Location

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CarriesWiggins Canyon RD
CrossesTri-County Canal
Location4S 1.5W of Gothenburg
RouteCounty Highway 0P05
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8619, -100.1951
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic14 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County 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 Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wiggins Canyon RD over Tri-County Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.