County Highway over Superior Canal
PoorClosed to trafficNuckolls County, Nebraska · In Bostwick S Edge · Structure no. C006500905P
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Superior Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Superior Canal in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 78 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Superior Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is County Highway over Superior Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Superior Canal carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Superior Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Superior Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.