US Bridges

County Highway RD4 over Western Canal

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 3S 3.4W of Big Springs · Structure no. C002543010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway RD4 over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway RD4 over Western Canal in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway RD4
CrossesWestern Canal
Location3S 3.4W of Big Springs
RouteCounty Highway 430
Coordinates41.0191, -102.1367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Highway RD4 over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway RD4 over Western 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway RD4 over Western Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway RD4 over Western Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway RD4 over Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.