US Bridges

Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · 2.5E of Columbus · Structure no. C007115720

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local 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 1998, 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 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
Location2.5E of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4433, -97.29
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic217 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 1998.

What condition is Township Road over Columbus Genoa 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 October 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Columbus Genoa Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.