County Highway over Smith Canyon
PoorPosted for loadFurnas County, Nebraska · 4W 1N of Holbrook · Structure no. C003300605
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Smith Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Smith Canyon in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Smith Canyon built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Smith Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Smith Canyon carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Smith Canyon?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Smith Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.