US Bridges

Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 5.5E 8S Brady · Structure no. C0E5610703

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2033. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMcnickle RD
CrossesTri-County Canal MP34.1
Location5.5E 8S Brady
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9013, -100.2632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2003)
Projected traffic229 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1 built?

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

What condition is Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1 carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnickle RD over Tri-County Canal MP34.1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.