US26 over Wildhorse Canyon
FairMorrill County, Nebraska · 0S Bayard · Structure no. S026 04644
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,325
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US26 over Wildhorse Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying US26 over Wildhorse Canyon in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US26 over Wildhorse Canyon built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US26 over Wildhorse Canyon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US26 over Wildhorse Canyon carry?
About 1,325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US26 over Wildhorse Canyon?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US26 over Wildhorse Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.