US Bridges

N25 over Culbertson Canal

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 9N Trenton · Structure no. S025 02348

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over Culbertson Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N25 over Culbertson Canal in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesN25
CrossesCulbertson Canal
Location9N Trenton
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates40.3099, -101.0081
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic481 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Culbertson Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N25 over Culbertson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N25 over Culbertson Canal carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N25 over Culbertson Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N25 over Culbertson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.