US Bridges

22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · .5W Cotesfield · Structure no. C004700835

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal in Howard 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Ave
CrossesFullerton Canal
Location.5W Cotesfield
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3508, -98.6569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2002)
Projected traffic39 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal built?

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

What condition is 22nd Ave over Fullerton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is 22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Ave over Fullerton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.