US Bridges

County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 3S 4.9W of Brady · Structure no. C005628510P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6 is a concrete slab carrying County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTri-County Canal MP 17.6
Location3S 4.9W of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 0P285
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.973, -100.47
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6 built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6 carry?

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

How long is County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Tri-County Canal MP 17.6?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.