US Bridges

N25A over Culbertson Canal

Fair

Hayes County, Nebraska · In Palisade · Structure no. S025A00116

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25A over Culbertson Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N25A over Culbertson Canal in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN25A
CrossesCulbertson Canal
LocationIn Palisade
RouteState Highway 25A
CountyHayes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3616, -101.1015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2038
Trucks17%
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

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 N25A over Culbertson Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N25A over Culbertson Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N25A over Culbertson Canal carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N25A over Culbertson Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N25A over Culbertson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.