US Bridges

N47 over Thirty Mile Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 5S Gothenburg · Structure no. S047 05814

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N47 over Thirty Mile Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N47 over Thirty Mile Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN47
CrossesThirty Mile Canal
Location5S Gothenburg
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates40.8593, -100.1672
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2018)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N47 over Thirty Mile Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N47 over Thirty Mile 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 2021.

How much traffic does N47 over Thirty Mile Canal carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N47 over Thirty Mile Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N47 over Thirty Mile Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.