US Bridges

Private RD over Fullerton Canal

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 4.0 Miles N of Elba NE · Structure no. NKA-FULL-015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Private RD over Fullerton Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Private RD over Fullerton Canal in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesPrivate RD
CrossesFullerton Canal
Location4.0 Miles N of Elba NE
Coordinates41.33666, -98.60294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 Private RD over Fullerton Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Private RD over Fullerton Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Private RD over Fullerton Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Private RD over Fullerton Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.