US Bridges

17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main Canal

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 6.2W Elba · Structure no. C004701810

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries17th Ave/Coll 7482
CrossesFarwell Main Canal
Location6.2W Elba
RouteCounty Highway 7482
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2791, -98.695
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main Canal built?

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

What condition is 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Farwell Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.