US Bridges

Naper RD over Fullerton Canal

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Howard County, Nebraska · .5E 2N Elba · Structure no. C004722110

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naper RD over Fullerton Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Naper 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesNaper RD
CrossesFullerton Canal
Location.5E 2N Elba
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.32, -98.5533
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic28 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 Naper RD over Fullerton Canal built?

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

What condition is Naper 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 2022.

How much traffic does Naper RD over Fullerton Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Naper RD over Fullerton Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Naper RD over Fullerton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.