US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal

Fair

Nance County, Nebraska · Genoa Chestnut @ Canal · Structure no. M0990D5905

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal is a concrete slab carrying Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesLrppd Canal
LocationGenoa Chestnut @ Canal
RouteCity Street 0D59
Coordinates41.4417, -97.7283
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic270 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Street 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 Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over Lrppd Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.