US Bridges

N29 over Interstate Canal

Good

Sioux County, Nebraska · 8N Mitchell · Structure no. S029 02121

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N29 over Interstate Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N29 over Interstate Canal in Sioux County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 217.5 mi (350 km).

CarriesN29
CrossesInterstate Canal
Location8N Mitchell
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates42.0654, -103.8144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic324 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed217.5 mi (350 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N29 over Interstate Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is N29 over Interstate 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N29 over Interstate Canal carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N29 over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N29 over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.