US Bridges

Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1.5N Sutherland · Structure no. C005661706

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 685 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Trace RD
CrossesPaxton Hershey Canal
Location1.5N Sutherland
RouteCounty Highway 1475
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1869, -101.1173
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2011)
Projected traffic685 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Prairie Trace RD over Paxton Hershey Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.