US Bridges

County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 4.5W 1.2S of Maxwell · Structure no. C005616905

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9 in Lincoln 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTri-County Canal MP 5.9
Location4.5W 1.2S of Maxwell
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.058, -100.62
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9 built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9 carry?

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

How long is County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 5.9?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.