US Bridges

County Highway over Sutherland Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 3.5E 5.6S of Hershey · Structure no. C005613705

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 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 Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSutherland Canal
Location3.5E 5.6S of Hershey
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates41.0811, -100.9258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sutherland Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sutherland Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Sutherland Canal?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sutherland Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.