US Bridges

Page Road over Farwell Main Canal

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 1.5E 1N Farwell · Structure no. C004711715

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Road over Farwell Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Page Road 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesPage Road
CrossesFarwell Main Canal
Location1.5E 1N Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2333, -98.5933
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2030
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 Page Road over Farwell Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Page Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Page Road over Farwell Main Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Page Road over Farwell Main Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Page Road over Farwell Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.