US Bridges

CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 5.7E of Lyman · Structure no. C007901420

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR G - 9
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location5.7E of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates41.915, -103.905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic87 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR G - 9 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.