US Bridges

US26/N92 over Midland-Overland Canal

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · 4SE Oshkosh · Structure no. S026 11031

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Midland-Overland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Midland-Overland Canal in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesMidland-Overland Canal
Location4SE Oshkosh
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGarden County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3805, -102.2699
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2018)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 Midland-Overland Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US26/N92 over Midland-Overland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Midland-Overland Canal carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Midland-Overland Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Midland-Overland Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.