US Bridges

25 RD over Franklin Canal

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 25 & F · Structure no. C003111110

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 RD over Franklin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25 RD over Franklin Canal in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries25 RD
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location25 & F
RouteCounty Highway 7444
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0786, -99.0849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 25 RD over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is 25 RD over Franklin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 25 RD over Franklin Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 25 RD over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 25 RD over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.