US Bridges

County Highway over Sutherland Canal

FairPosted for load

Keith County, Nebraska · 2.5SE of Keystone · Structure no. C005115505

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sutherland Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Sutherland Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSutherland Canal
Location2.5SE of Keystone
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.187, -101.542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sutherland Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Highway over Sutherland Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sutherland Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Sutherland Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sutherland Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.