Field Access over Red Willow Canal
FairRed Willow County, Nebraska · 300 Feet Off of Highway 6 · Structure no. NKA-RW-007
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Field Access over Red Willow Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Field Access over Red Willow Canal in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Field Access over Red Willow Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Field Access over Red Willow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Field Access over Red Willow Canal carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Field Access over Red Willow Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Field Access over Red Willow Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.