US Bridges

US26/N92 over Lisco Canal

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · 6SE Lisco · Structure no. S026 09613

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Lisco Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Lisco Canal in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,477 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesLisco Canal
Location6SE Lisco
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.4639, -102.5153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2018)
Projected traffic2,477 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US26/N92 over Lisco Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26/N92 over Lisco 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Lisco Canal carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Lisco Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Lisco Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.