US Bridges

US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 9NE Elwood · Structure no. S283 05035

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,119 by 2038. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS283
CrossesTri-County Supply Canal
Location9NE Elwood
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6932, -99.7945
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2018)
Projected traffic3,119 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 over Tri-County Supply 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 2023.

How much traffic does US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US283 over Tri-County Supply Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.