Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal
PoorPosted for loadGosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 1W 7.3N · Structure no. C003702305P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 137 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,220
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal in Gosper 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 3 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 1,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal 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 Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal carry?
About 1,220 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Lake DR over Tri-County Supply Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.