US Bridges

US26/N92 over Belmont Canal

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 2W Bridgeport · Structure no. S026 05868

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Belmont Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Belmont Canal in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 78 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,822 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesBelmont Canal
Location2W Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.6704, -103.1515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic2,940 (2018)
Projected traffic3,822 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US26/N92 over Belmont Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US26/N92 over Belmont 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Belmont Canal carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Belmont Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Belmont Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.