County Highway over Western Canal
GoodKeith County, Nebraska · 4S 7.5W of Brule · Structure no. C005105205
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 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 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 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 1982, making it 43 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 2021.
How much traffic does County Highway over Western Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Western Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Western Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.