County Highway over Sutherland Canal
GoodKeith County, Nebraska · 1S 1.5E of Paxton · Structure no. C005127705
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway 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 1987, so it is 38 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Sutherland Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Sutherland 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sutherland Canal carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Sutherland Canal?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sutherland Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.