County Highway over Western Canal
GoodKeith County, Nebraska · 3S 4W Brule · Structure no. C005100905
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Western Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Western 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Western Canal carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Western Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Western Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.