US Bridges

J RD over Phelps County Canal

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Phelps County, Nebraska · 9E 2.5N Bertrand · Structure no. C006902110

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J RD over Phelps County Canal is a concrete culvert carrying J RD over Phelps County Canal in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesJ RD
CrossesPhelps County Canal
Location9E 2.5N Bertrand
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5682, -99.455
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J RD over Phelps County Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is J RD over Phelps County 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does J RD over Phelps County Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is J RD over Phelps County Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns J RD over Phelps County Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.