US Bridges

FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal

FairPosted for load

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · Sjct US136/N14 10.6W 3S · Structure no. C006504405

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1990
CrossesCourtland Canal
LocationSjct US136/N14 10.6W 3S
RouteCounty Highway 1990
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0459, -98.2678
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAS 1990 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 FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1990 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.