US Bridges

County Highway over Boevau Canyon

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 6.2N 1.5W of Trenton · Structure no. C004402905P

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Boevau Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Boevau Canyon in Hitchcock 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBoevau Canyon
Location6.2N 1.5W of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 0P29
Coordinates40.275, -101.0333
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway over Boevau Canyon built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Boevau 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Boevau Canyon carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Boevau Canyon?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Boevau Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.