US Bridges

County Highway over Irrigation Canal

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US183 7N 2.5W · Structure no. C006902215

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Irrigation Canal in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIrrigation Canal
LocationJCT US6/US183 7N 2.5W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5398, -99.4268
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic21 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 County Highway over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Irrigation 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 County Highway over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.