US Bridges

Salem RD over Farwell Main Canal

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 2.8 North of Farwell · Structure no. C004721315

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Farwell Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem RD 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 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD
CrossesFarwell Main Canal
Location2.8 North of Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 2305
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2606, -98.6315
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic70 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 Salem RD over Farwell Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Salem RD over Farwell Main 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD over Farwell Main Canal carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Salem RD over Farwell Main Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Farwell Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.