US Bridges

N22 over Lrppd Canal

Fair

Nance County, Nebraska · 1S Genoa · Structure no. S022 07139

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N22 over Lrppd Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N22 over Lrppd Canal in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,528 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN22
CrossesLrppd Canal
Location1S Genoa
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNance County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4312, -97.7475
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2018)
Projected traffic1,528 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N22 over Lrppd Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N22 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N22 over Lrppd Canal carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N22 over Lrppd Canal?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N22 over Lrppd Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.