US Bridges

N22/N39 over Lrppd Canal

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · In Genoa · Structure no. S022 07279

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N22/N39 over Lrppd Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N22/N39 over Lrppd Canal in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,324 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN22/N39
CrossesLrppd Canal
LocationIn Genoa
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.4416, -97.7346
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2018)
Projected traffic3,324 by 2038
Trucks12%
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

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/N39 over Lrppd Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is N22/N39 over Lrppd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N22/N39 over Lrppd Canal carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N22/N39 over Lrppd Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns N22/N39 over Lrppd Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.