US Bridges

Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 7S N92 Wyoming Sl · Structure no. C007900105

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 1
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location7S N92 Wyoming Sl
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8095, -104.0528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 1 over Fort Laramie 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 1 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.