US Bridges

Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal

Good

Garfield County, Nebraska · 5 MI NW of Burwell · Structure no. NKA-MIR-001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal in Garfield 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 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesHatchery Road
CrossesMirdan Canal
Location5 MI NW of Burwell
RouteCounty Highway 828
CountyGarfield County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.82438, -99.21247
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal built?

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

What condition is Hatchery Road over Mirdan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hatchery Road over Mirdan Canal?

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