US Bridges

N25 over Sutherland Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 6S Sutherland · Structure no. S025 09828

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over Sutherland Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N25 over Sutherland Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesN25
CrossesSutherland Canal
Location6S Sutherland
RouteState Highway 25
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0897, -101.1597
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2018)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N25 over Sutherland Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N25 over Sutherland Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N25 over Sutherland Canal carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N25 over Sutherland Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N25 over Sutherland Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.