US Bridges

CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 5.5 MI E of Trenton · Structure no. NKA-MEEK-010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 370
CrossesUpper Meeker Canal
Location5.5 MI E of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 370
Coordinates40.17573, -100.91013
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CO RD 370 over Upper Meeker Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.