US Bridges

Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 2.5S of Platte Center · Structure no. C007113505

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesColumbus Genoa Canal
Location2.5S of Platte Center
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4983, -97.5033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Township Road over Columbus Genoa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.