US Bridges

Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal

FairPosted for load

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 5.5S 1W Gering · Structure no. C007903705P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesPlsnt V RD CR 20-W
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location5.5S 1W Gering
RouteCounty Highway 0P37
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7363, -103.6987
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plsnt V RD CR 20-W 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 Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Plsnt V RD CR 20-W over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.