County Highway over Courtland Canal
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Nebraska · 1S .7W Guide Rock · Structure no. C009104105
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Courtland Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Courtland Canal in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Courtland Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is County Highway over Courtland Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Courtland Canal carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Courtland Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Courtland Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.