US Bridges

707th RD over Franklin Canal

GoodPosted for load

Harlan County, Nebraska · 1.5S .7E Republican City · Structure no. C004224005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

707th RD over Franklin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 707th RD over Franklin Canal in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries707th RD
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location1.5S .7E Republican City
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0758, -99.2014
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 707th RD over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 707th RD over Franklin 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 2024.

How much traffic does 707th RD over Franklin Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 707th RD over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 707th RD over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.