US Bridges

County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal

Fair

Deuel County, Nebraska · 6W 3S of Big Springs · Structure no. C002504505P

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY RD 4
CrossesWestern Canal
Location6W 3S of Big Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0P45
CountyDeuel County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0164, -102.1763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY RD 4 over Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.