County Highway over South Platte River Canal
GoodKeith County, Nebraska · 1S 3.5W of Paxton · Structure no. C005116705
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over South Platte River Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over South Platte River Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over South Platte River Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over South Platte River 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 South Platte River Canal carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over South Platte River Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over South Platte River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.