US Bridges

480th Road over Lrppd Canal

FairPosted for load

Nance County, Nebraska · .7E of Genoa · Structure no. C006321245

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

480th Road over Lrppd Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 480th Road over Lrppd Canal in Nance 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries480th Road
CrossesLrppd Canal
Location.7E of Genoa
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyNance County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.453, -97.713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 480th Road over Lrppd Canal built?

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

What condition is 480th Road over Lrppd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 480th Road over Lrppd Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 480th Road over Lrppd Canal?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 480th Road over Lrppd Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.