US Bridges

Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 6N N58 Sherman Cl · Structure no. C004700110

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman CO Line RD
CrossesFarwell South Canal
Location6N N58 Sherman Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1667, -98.7483
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic28 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman CO Line RD over Farwell South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.