US Bridges

Cushing RD over Fullerton Canal

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 2.5W Cushing · Structure no. C004701603P

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushing RD over Fullerton Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cushing RD 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 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCushing RD
CrossesFullerton Canal
Location2.5W Cushing
RouteCounty Highway 2220
Coordinates41.2861, -98.4216
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2011)
Projected traffic295 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Cushing RD over Fullerton Canal built?

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

What condition is Cushing RD 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 Cushing RD over Fullerton Canal carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cushing RD over Fullerton Canal?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cushing RD over Fullerton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.