US Bridges

RD 2500 over Courtland Canal

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 3S US136 Webster Cl · Structure no. C006500110

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 2500 over Courtland Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 2500 over Courtland Canal in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 2500
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location3S US136 Webster Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1990
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.047, -98.2737
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 RD 2500 over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is RD 2500 over Courtland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 2500 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is RD 2500 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns RD 2500 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.