US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 50M W of NE HWY 77 · Structure no. 00000000000A150

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 52
CrossesUnnamed Canal
Location50M W of NE HWY 77
RouteFederal Lands Road 7000
Coordinates42.24209, -96.47322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2024)
Projected traffic582 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 52 over Unnamed Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.