US Bridges

L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · In Brule · Structure no. SL51A00109

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesL51A Brule Cnlk
CrossesBrule Canyon
LocationIn Brule
RouteState Highway 0L51A
Coordinates41.092, -101.8881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2018)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns L51A Brule Cnlk over Brule Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.