US Bridges

County Highway over Belmont Canal

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 5W 1S Broadwater · Structure no. C006224505

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Belmont Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Belmont Canal in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBelmont Canal
Location5W 1S Broadwater
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.58, -102.945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Belmont Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Belmont 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Belmont Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Belmont Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Belmont Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.