US Bridges

RD 418 over Cambridge Canal

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · 0.7 MI N of Holbrook NE · Structure no. NKA-CAMB-010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

RD 418 over Cambridge Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RD 418 over Cambridge Canal in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 418
CrossesCambridge Canal
Location0.7 MI N of Holbrook NE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.31589, -100.00549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 RD 418 over Cambridge Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 418 over Cambridge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RD 418 over Cambridge Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is RD 418 over Cambridge Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 418 over Cambridge Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.