US Bridges

Private RD over Geranium Canal

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 10.6 Miles W of Ord NE · Structure no. NKA-GER-011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Private RD over Geranium Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Private RD over Geranium Canal in Valley 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesPrivate RD
CrossesGeranium Canal
Location10.6 Miles W of Ord NE
Coordinates41.57827, -99.13433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 Private RD over Geranium Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private RD over Geranium 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 Private RD over Geranium Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Private RD over Geranium Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Private RD over Geranium Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.