US Bridges

N25 over Government Canyon

Good

Hayes County, Nebraska · 1S Hayes Center · Structure no. S025 03653

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over Government Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying N25 over Government Canyon in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 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 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN25
CrossesGovernment Canyon
Location1S Hayes Center
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates40.4909, -101.0263
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2018)
Projected traffic743 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 N25 over Government Canyon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is N25 over Government Canyon 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 N25 over Government Canyon carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N25 over Government Canyon?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N25 over Government Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.