US Bridges

19th Avenue over Fullerton Canal

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · NE Cl Cushing · Structure no. C004701417P

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Avenue over Fullerton Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19th Avenue 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries19th Avenue
CrossesFullerton Canal
LocationNE Cl Cushing
RouteCounty Highway 0P14
Coordinates41.2997, -98.3632
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 19th Avenue over Fullerton Canal built?

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

What condition is 19th Avenue 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 19th Avenue over Fullerton Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 19th Avenue over Fullerton Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Avenue over Fullerton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.