US Bridges

Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 2.7S 4.5W of Eddyville · Structure no. C002405510P

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 242.3 mi (390 km).

CarriesWiley Canyon Road
CrossesField Drain
Location2.7S 4.5W of Eddyville
RouteCounty Highway 0P55
Coordinates40.9633, -99.7117
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed242.3 mi (390 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 Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Wiley Canyon Road over Field Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.