US Bridges

Road a over Courtland Canal

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 2W N14 Kansas Sl · Structure no. C006525015

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road a over Courtland Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road a over Courtland Canal in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad a
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location2W N14 Kansas Sl
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0023, -98.1294
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
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 Road a over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Road a 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 Road a over Courtland Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road a over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road a over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.