US Bridges

Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 3S 4.7W of Brady · Structure no. C005628505P

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 km).

Location

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CarriesSnell Canyon Road
CrossesTri-County Canal
Location3S 4.7W of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 0P285
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.972, -100.468
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed248.5 mi (400 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 Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Snell Canyon Road over Tri-County Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.