US Bridges

CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 5.5S 4W of Mitchell · Structure no. C007901905

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10 K (@ CR L)
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location5.5S 4W of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.85814, -103.88928
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 10 K (@ CR L) 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 K (@ CR L) over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.