N47 over Tri-County Canal
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 6S Gothenburg · Structure no. S047 05728
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N47 over Tri-County Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N47 over Tri-County Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N47 over Tri-County Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is N47 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does N47 over Tri-County Canal carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N47 over Tri-County Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N47 over Tri-County Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.