US Bridges

County Highway over Columbus Genoa Canal

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Nebraska · 2N Columbus · Structure no. C007124005

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Columbus Genoa Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Columbus Genoa Canal in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesColumbus Genoa Canal
Location2N Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4676, -97.3286
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Columbus Genoa Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is County Highway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Columbus Genoa Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Columbus Genoa Canal?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Columbus Genoa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.